N13AV

Substantial
None

GIPPSLAND GA-8S/N: GA8-03-028

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA055
Location
Tuntutuliak, AK
Event ID
20240627194565
Coordinates
60.351108, -162.654610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
7

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GIPPSLAND
Serial Number
GA8-03-028
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
GA-8GA8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
GA-8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRANT AVIATION INC
Address
6420 KULIS DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502
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# ANC24LA055