Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 14, 2015
NTSB Number
ANC15CA040
Location
Soldotna, AK
Event ID
20150616X53414
Coordinates
60.475276, -151.041107
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 loss of directional control during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DYKEMA RICHARD H
Address
34040 FOREST LN
City
SOLDOTNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99669-8607
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was departing from a gravel runway with a left gusting crosswind. Just after lifting off the ground, the pilot stated that the airplane rapidly turned 90 degrees to the right. The left main landing gear tire contacted the runway, and the airplane ground looped then nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. 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# ANC15CA040