SERS · PIPER PA-18 · 1995-08-09 · CORDOVA, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC95LA134
Event ID
20001207X04128
Type
Accident
Date
1995-08-09
Location
CORDOVA, AK, USA
Coordinates
60.78981, -145.60997
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-18
Registration
N7459L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE INTENDED TAKEOFF AREA DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: PILOT FATIGUE AND THE PROXIMITY OF ROCKS/BOULDERS TO THE TAKEOFF AREA.