Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 28, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA288
Location
McCarthy , AK
Event ID
20220803105653
Coordinates
61.200608, -142.265520
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 improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with a high density altitude which degraded its climb performance and led to a collision with vegetation off the end of the airstrip.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
STATE OF ALASKA
Address
4827 AIRCRAFT DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1071
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA288