Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA183

COAL CREEK, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N7580Y

PIPER PA-18-150

Analysis

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A SHORT MOUNTAINOUS STRIP WITH WET SNOW ON THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO GET AIRBORNE AND RAN OFF THE END OF THE STRIP.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE SNOW FROM THE AIRPLANE AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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