# NTSB ANC95LA079: Piper PA-18-150, N82022, Fairbanks, AK, June 22, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 21, 1995, 17:00 local (Jun 22, 1995, 01:00 UTC)
- Place: Fairbanks, AK
- Coordinates: 64.809822, -147.720138 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=64.8098&lon=-147.7201&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 4, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 2667
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC95LA079
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/2667/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA079

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRPLANE.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - stall/mush - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS PRACTICING SHORTFIELD TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS FOR A PENDING FAA REEXAMINATION CHECK RIDE. HE SAID DURING A SHORTFIELD TAKEOFF, HE REDUCED A NOTCH OF FLAP SOON AFTER LIFTOFF, AND STALLED THE AIRPLANE.  HE WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER PRIOR TO STRIKING THE GROUND.

## Factual narrative

On June 21, 1995, about 1700 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Piper PA-18-150 airplane, N82022, sustained substantial damage when it crashed during takeoff from the Clear Creek Airstrip, located approximately 23 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska.  The solo commercial certificated pilot was not injured.  The local, 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan.

According to the pilot, he was doing a series of practice shortfield takeoffs and landings in preparation for an upcoming FAA reexamination flight check. The pilot reported that shortly after liftoff from the Clear Creek Airstrip, he retracted a notch of flap, and the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. He said he was unable to recover from the stall prior to striking the ground.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N82022](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82022), registered now, S/N 18-7809113, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18-150
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-150) (registry code 7101828) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18-7909113
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Stanley L. Parkerson
- Registered owner: Kenneth A. Storlie
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: FAI, AK
- Airport: 2AK2, Clear Creek, runway 30, 4,000 × 50 ft, dirt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 38; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 3,100 total, 1,200 in this make and model, 30 in the last 90 days, 16 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 61 °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 19950621017909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950621017909A), Jun 21, 1995: Piper PA18150, Fairbanks/Wainw, AK, Substantial damage. Dumped flaps after liftoff. Stalled and impacted runway.

## Other investigations on N82022 (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 ANC07LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA099), Sep 11, 2007: Piper PA-18 (N82022), Tok, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were soft, muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB DEN78FQA51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FQA51), Aug 15, 1978: Piper PA-18 (N82022), Albuquerque, NM, 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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