NTSB Identification: ANC88LA061.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 36100.
Nonscheduled 14 CFR
Accident occurred Wednesday, May 18, 1988 in PORT HEIDEN, AK
Probable Cause Approval Date: 02/28/1989
Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-301, registration: N8259V
Injuries: 4 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF OF A HEAVILY LOADED PIPER FROM A SOFT STRIP. HIS DECISION WAS TARDY AND THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A CINDER BANK.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
ABORT..DELAYED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..LOOSE GRAVEL/SANDY
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..SAND BAR
Contributing Factors
AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE..MISJUDGED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..DIRT BANK/RISING EMBANKMENT
Contributing Factors
PERFORMANCE DATA..NOT USED..PILOT IN COMMAND
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