On October 29, 2002, a Piper PA-22 (registration N878A) was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The premature liftoff by the pilot during takeoff, which resulted in on ground encounter with terrain when the airplane settled onto rocks. A contributing factor in the accident was an unfavorable wind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot attempting takeoff from a remote gravel bar reported calm winds with infrequent gusts. After liftoff, the airplane settled, collided with rocks, collapsed the main landing gear, and was consumed by a postcrash fire.
Accident Details
The pilot reported attempting to take off from a remote gravel bar. Wind conditions were described as generally calm, with infrequent gusts. Shortly after liftoff, the airplane settled back onto the gravel bar and collided with rocks, causing the main landing gear to collapse. A postcrash fire ensued, consuming the airplane.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane. He noted that a wind shift or gust may have contributed to the accident. No further information about the aircraft, its occupants, or the location was provided in the source.
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