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Aviation accident ANC13FA091

1 fatal · PIPER PA-18A · 2013-08-31 · Nikolai, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC13FA091
Event ID
20130903X04459
Type
Accident
Date
2013-08-31
Location
Nikolai, AK, USA
Coordinates
62.292499, -152.353332

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-18A
Registration
N4581A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable takeoff weight and center of gravity limits, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the external load and the downwind takeoff.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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