Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during takeoff roll in gusting wind conditions she applied full power and the airplane veered slightly left. Then a gust of wind brought the nose up and the right wing contacted the ground, resulting in sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC24LA055 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 26, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Tuntutuliak, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Tuntutuliak (A61)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Gippsland GA-8
- N-number
- N13AV
- 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.