On August 16, 1996, a Piper PA-18 (registration N6760B) was involved in an aviation accident near Slana, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During takeoff from a remote gravel bar, the airplane hit a hump, veered left, and after becoming airborne, the left wing struck trees. The pilot lost control and the plane came to rest in a wooded area.
Accident Sequence
The pilot reported attempting to take off from a remote gravel bar. During the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a hump on the runway surface, which caused the airplane to veer to the left. Shortly after passing over the hump, the airplane became airborne.
As the airplane climbed, the left wing collided with trees and brush. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control following the collision. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the gravel bar and came to rest in a stand of trees and brush.
Outcome
The airplane came to rest in a wooded area adjacent to the gravel bar. No further details about the condition of the aircraft or the pilot were provided in the source.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Aug 1996 Piper PA-18 accident near Slana, AK?
During takeoff from a remote gravel bar, the airplane hit a hump, veered left, and after becoming airborne, the left wing struck trees. The pilot lost control and the plane came to rest in a wooded area.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Aug 1996 involved a Piper PA-18, registration N6760B, at Slana, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
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