NTSB Identification: ANC85FA063.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 27350.
Accident occurred Wednesday, April 17, 1985 in ANCHORAGE, AK
Aircraft: PIPER PA-12, registration: N3153M
Injuries: 3 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.DURING TAKEOFF ROLL ACFT VEERED LEFT OFF RWY, HIT A SNOW BANK AND NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK. ACFT WAS 265 LBS OVER GWT. TWO PAX WERE IN REAR SEAT. REAR CONTROL STICK WAS INSTALLED. THERE WAS A 10 KT RIGHT X-WIND.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
BRAKES(NORMAL)..IMPROPER USE OF..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
AILERON..INADEQUATE..PASSENGER
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS..NOT POSSIBLE..PASSENGER
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..UNFAVORABLE WIND
Contributing Factors
OVERCONFIDENCE IN AIRCRAFT'S ABILITY..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
INSUFFICIENT STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS,MANUFACTURER..MANUFACTURER
Contributing Factors
AIRCRAFT MANUALS,PERFORMANCE INFORMATION..INADEQUATE
Contributing Factors
OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
INSUFFICIENT STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS,AIRCRAFT..FAA(ORGANIZATION)
Contributing Factors
JUDGMENT..POOR..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
IMPROPER TRAINING(EMERGENCY PROCEDURE(S))..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE..EXCEEDED..PILOT IN COMMAND
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