Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC08CA086

Pilot Point, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N81522

Piper PA-32-301

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The commercial pilot had dropped off passengers, and was taxiing for takeoff on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, positioning flight. The pilot was using a rural road for a runway. While taxiing, the right wing struck a berm, and the airplane exited the roadway to the left, sustaining substantial damage to both the right and left wings.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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