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Aviation accident ANC91LA158

NONE · PIPER PA-20 · 1991-06-27 · NAKNEK, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC91LA158
Event ID
20001212X17160
Type
Accident
Date
1991-06-27
Location
NAKNEK, AK, USA
Coordinates
59.389167, -151.659408

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-20
Registration
N6908K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

THE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF SEQUENCE CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE TAIL WHEEL STEERING SPRING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND SOFT TERRAIN.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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