Perryville, AK, USA
N4323Z
PIPER PA-18-150
The pilot reported that, just after takeoff from a remote off-airport landing site, he encountered windshear that pushed the airplane into the tops of alder trees and onto a gravel bar. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, right wing and right elevator. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
The airplane’s encounter with windshear on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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