# NTSB ANC88LA055: Piper PA-22-160, N8842D, Kodiak, AK, May 9, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 9, 1988, 15:24 local (23:24 UTC)
- Place: Kodiak, AK
- Coordinates: 57.789886, -152.400039 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=57.7899&lon=-152.4000&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 25, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 5005
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC88LA055
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/5005/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA055

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff
  - weather condition - low ceiling (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - water,glassy (contributing factor)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - self-induced pressure, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - climb - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, takeoff - roll/run

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER ON ITS BACK AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE LAKE. THE PLT HAD BEEN ISSUED A SPECIAL VFR CLEARANCE BY KODIAK TOWER DUE TO EXISTING WX CONDITIONS. THE PLT SAID THE WATER WAS FLAT CALM AND IT TOOK LONGER TO GET AIRBORNE. AFTER TAKEOFF THE PLT SAID HE LOWERED THE NOSE TO GAIN AIRPSEED BUT HIT THE WATER AND LOST MOMENTUM. WHILE DELIBERATING ABOUT CONTINUING THE TAKEOFF THE ACFT HIT THE SHORE LINE AND NOSED OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8842D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8842D), registered now, S/N 22-6012, built 1958 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-22-160
- Registry model: [Piper PA-22-160](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-160) (registry code 7102214) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 226012
- Airframe hours: 2600
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-B2A 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Adam Hehl
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 15, 1987, 125 hours before
- Airport: 9Z4, Kodiak Seaplane

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 22; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; medical: unknown, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 563 total, 247 in this make and model, 477 as pilot in command, 247 in the last 90 days, 110 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day
- Wind: 120° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 3 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 400 ft overcast
- Temperature: 45 °F, dew point 39 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19880509013709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880509013709A), May 9, 1988: Piper PA22160, Kodiak, AK, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on lake takeoff aborted too late. Hit shore and flipped over.

## Other investigations on N8842D (2)

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 GAA16CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA185), Apr 6, 2016: Piper PA 22-160 (N8842D), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC11CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA023), Apr 9, 2011: Piper PA-22/20 (N8842D), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of a soft, slushy runway for landing, resulting in a noseover.

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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