The pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts and turbulence.
— NTSB Determination
The pilot was departing a gravel airstrip bordered by trees in his short takeoff and landing (STOL) equipped airplane. About 100 feet above the ground, he reported he encountered turbulence, and lost control of the airplane. The airplane collided with trees near the airstrip. Postaccident inspection of the airplane disclosed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomalies.
The pilot was departing a gravel airstrip bordered by trees in his short takeoff and landing (STOL) equipped airplane. About 100 feet above the ground, he reported he encountered turbulence, and lost control of the airplane. The airplane collided with trees near the airstrip. Postaccident inspection of the airplane…
The accident on 1999-06-11 involved a Piper PA-18, registration N2668P, at Big Lake, AK.
The pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts and turbulence.
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