Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 8, 2015
NTSB Number
ANC15CA014
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Event ID
20150313X83817
Coordinates
62.178333, -150.174728
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from an icy surface in gusty wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DAVIS SAMUEL T
Address
4893 E HIGHWAY 36
City
MALAD CITY
State / Zip Code
ID 83252-6008
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was taking off in his tundra tire equipped airplane on a private, ice-covered, gravel runway. He stated that during the takeoff roll ruts in the ground caused him to lose control of the airplane. The airplane struck a snow berm and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC15CA014