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NTSB investigation record

ANC92LA104

Completed

Piper Pa-18-150· N3997Z

NTSB Report
Date
July 10, 1992
Location
Molly Creek, AK
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published May 26, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot misjudged his terrain clearance when planning his takeoff. Factors include high vegetation at the end of the runway.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot stated that he had used this landing strip at least twenty times with no problems. On this occurrence, the landing seemed no different, but during the takeoff the aircraft settled into brush on the east end of the strip and flipped over the embankment, where it came to a rest on its back.

Source record

Factual narrative

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