# NTSB ANC88DAG04: Piper PA-18, N842JT, Togiak, AK, May 17, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: May 17, 1988, 09:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Togiak, AK
- Coordinates: 59.210464, -160.539077 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=59.2105&lon=-160.5391&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 14, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 4936
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC88DAG04
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/4936/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88DAG04

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - hidden obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - not identified, pilot in command (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Main gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

DURING THE TAKEOFF FROM A BEACH, THE AIRCRAFT HIT A LOG CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE LANDING GEAR. THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN HE DID NOT SEE THE LOG. HE THEN PROCEEDED TO AN AIRPORT WHERE DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N842JT (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18 6040
- Airframe hours: 2816
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: David J. Hilty
- Registered owner: Fv Milky Way Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: TONGUE POINT, AK
- Destination: TOG, TOGIAK, AK

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 24; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 1,400 total, 20 in this make and model, 1,400 as pilot in command, 100 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

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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