Casualties unknown

Pilot Loses Control After Takeoff from Remote Island (N2821P)

Port Ashton, AK, US

On October 3, 1996, a Piper PA-22 (registration N2821P) was involved in an aviation accident near Port Ashton, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported losing control shortly after takeoff from an off-airport site on a remote island, colliding with brush. The pilot estimated a quartering headwind of 10-15 knots with gusts.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported an accident during takeoff from an off-airport site on a remote island. The takeoff area was surrounded by trees and brush. According to the pilot, there was a right, quartering headwind from the northwest, which he estimated at 10 to 15 knots, with higher gusts.

Sequence of Events

Shortly after lift-off, the pilot stated that he lost control of the airplane and subsequently collided with adjoining brush. The pilot expressed uncertainty about whether the wind suddenly quit or whether a gust of wind blew him into the brush.

Further Details

No additional information regarding the aircraft, injuries, or damage was provided in the source. The pilot did not specify the aircraft type, registration, or any other identifying details. The exact location and date of the incident were also not disclosed.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06827. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.