Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Cordova, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The pilot was departing from a tidal beach in the tailwheel airplane. During the takeoff roll into the sun he lost visual references and allowed the airplane to drift to the right.
The right wingtip collided with some brush, forcing the airplane to ground loop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the left horizontal stabilizer.
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
NTSB Identification: ANC13CA006
This October 2012 accident report is are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
I’m glad the title of the article said “Brush” instead of “Bush” because he has been blamed for everything else.
AMEN on that brother!!
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