Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during takeoff, he applied full right rudder and “lightly” applied the right brake as he advanced the engine power to about 30%. The airplane began to veer left, and he reduced the engine power to idle. Subsequently, the airplane continued to veer left, exited the runway, and came to rest in a ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC22LA010 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 30, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kenai, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Salamatof Airpark (PVT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Found Acft Canada Inc FBA-2C1
- N-number
- N108J
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2003
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.