# NTSB ANC82DA082: Piper PA-18, N6195D, Anchorage, AK, September 2, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: September 1, 1982, 21:00 local (Sep 2, 1982, 05:00 UTC)
- Place: Anchorage, AK
- Coordinates: 61.22042, -149.849822 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=61.2204&lon=-149.8498&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 1, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69772
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC82DA082
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69772/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA082

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
  - weather condition - unfavorable wind (cause)
  - lift-off - premature, pilot in command (cause)
  - airspeed - not attained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
  - terrain condition - rising (contributing factor)
- Nose over, takeoff - initial climb

## Analysis

THE PILOT DEPARTED IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION FROM AN UNIMPROVED STRIP 700 FEET IN LENGTH. HE STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WASLIFTED OFF THE GROUND AT AN AIRSPEED OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS AND WOULD NOT CLIMB. HE ALSO STATED THAT A 5 TO 7 KNOT WIND DOWN THE RUNWAY CAUSED A BURBLING OVER THE HILL THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM AND THE WIND CHANGED TO A TAILWIND CAUSING A DOWNDRAFT DURING THE TAKEOFF.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6195D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6195D), registered now, S/N 18-5491, built 1957 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18A 150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18a-150) (registry code 7101837) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18-5491
- Airframe hours: 2700
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: James C. Foster
- Registered owner: James C. Foster
- Departed: ANCHORAGE, AK
- Destination: ANCHORAGE, AK
- Airport: Unimproved Airstrip, runway 9, 700 × 0 ft

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 33; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 94 total, 35 in this make and model, 54 as pilot in command, 35 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 90° at 6 knots
- Temperature: 113 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820901044019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820901044019A), Sep 1, 1982: Piper PA18150, Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted takeoff from 700 foot unimproved strip. Adverse wind effect from hill adjoining strip.

## Other investigations on N6195D (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC06CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA046), Apr 17, 2006: Piper PA-18 (N6195D), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA108), Jul 26, 2005: Piper PA-18-150 (N6195D), Aleknagik, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors associated with the accident are the…
- [NTSB ANC72DAG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG66), Sep 17, 1971: Piper PA-18 (N6195D), Kukalkek, AK, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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