Aviation Accident Summary ANC91LA011

THORNE BAY, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N9786P

PIPER PA-18-150

Analysis

THE PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF FROM A BEACH. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A TREE STUMP AND NOSED OVER. THE AIRPLANE WAS REPORTEDLY HEAVILY LOADED AT THE TIME. GUSTY AND VARIABLE CROSSWINDS OF ABOUT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WERE REPORTED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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