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Aviation accident ANC97FA026

1 fatal · Piper PA-18 · 1997-02-07 · CIRCLE, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC97FA026
Event ID
20001208X07367
Type
Accident
Date
1997-02-07
Location
CIRCLE, AK, USA
Coordinates
65.790077, -144.19989

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA-18
Registration
N121BB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

inadequate preflight by the pilot; and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot failed to ensure that the cargo was properly secured, and he allowed the aircraft's weight and balance limitations to be exceeded.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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