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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-22-160 · Kenai, AK · September 6, 2004

Date: September 6, 2004 · 23:00 local
Place: Kenai, AK
Phase of flight: Takeoff Ground Roll
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N9028D
NTSB investigation: NTSBANC04LA118
Reported as: Piper PA22160
Reported engine: Lycoming O320*
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0

N9028DRegistration cancelled May 9, 2022 · Piper PA-22-160S/N 22-6165 · Built 1958 Airframe modelPiper PA-22-160 Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) During takeoff roll from bishop beach, AK aircraft N9028D veered to the right, the pilot tried to correct by use of left rudder. The aircraft struck the left wing tip then flipped onto its top.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) DURING TAKEOFF ROLL FROM BISHOP BEACH, AK AIRCRAFT N9028D VEERED TO THE RIGHT, THE PILOT TRIED TO CORRECT BY USE OF LEFT RUDDER. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE LEFT WING TIP THEN FLIPPED ONTO ITS TOP.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ANC04LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenai, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff site, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over during an aborted takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Sep 6, 2004 · Substantial damage