Plane crash map Locate crash sites, wreckage and more

N2892Z accident description

Alaska map... Alaska list
Crash location 60.475278°N, 151.041111°W
Nearest city Soldotna, AK
60.487778°N, 151.058333°W
1.0 miles away
Tail number N2892Z
Accident date 14 Jun 2015
Aircraft type Piper Pa 18A 150
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot was departing from a gravel runway with a left gusting crosswind. Just after lifting off the ground, the pilot stated that the airplane rapidly turned 90 degrees to the right. The left main landing gear tire contacted the runway, and the airplane ground looped then nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions.

© 2009-2020 Lee C. Baker / Crosswind Software, LLC. For informational purposes only.