MINR · Frisby CH801 · 2006-08-27 · Palmer, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC06CA123
Event ID
20061005X01471
Type
Accident
Date
2006-08-27
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.583332, -149.092498
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Frisby
Model
CH801
Registration
N801ZA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts, and trees bordering the airstrip.