On September 30, 1984, a Piper PA-18 (registration N411X) was involved in an aviation accident near Tikchik Lodge, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a takeoff attempt from a narrow sand bar, the aircraft's main landing gear struck soft spots, preventing liftoff. The pilot attempted to stop but the plane rolled into water and nosed over.
What happened
The pilot initiated a takeoff roll from a limited-distance sand bar measuring approximately 500 feet in length. During the acceleration phase, the main landing gear encountered soft spots within the sandy surface. These irregularities prevented the aircraft from achieving the necessary lift to become airborne.
Recognizing that the available runway was insufficient for a safe departure, the pilot closed the throttle in an effort to bring the aircraft to a halt within the remaining distance of the sand bar. The attempt to stop was unsuccessful. The aircraft continued moving forward, leaving the end of the sand bar and rolling into approximately three feet of water. Upon entering the water, the aircraft nosed over.
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