Cort J Neuman APEX N907AX

Summary

On 1 August 2023 at about 23:15 local time, a Cort J Neuman APEX registered N907AX was involved in an accident near Wasilla, Alaska, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

1 August 2023 at 23:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Wasilla, Alaska, United States

Nearest airport

High Ridge Association Airport (97AK)

Coordinates

61.6643, -149.2547

Aircraft

Cort J Neuman APEX

Registration

N907AX

Category

Airplane

Year built

2022

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ANC23LA058

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The pilot stated that he planned to take the passenger on a local sightseeing flight. During takeoff from the 1,600 ft. long gravel-covered runway, the airplane performed as expected until reaching about 50 ft above ground level (agl), at which point the climb performance degraded significantly. He observed no change in engine performance or weather conditions. As the airplane neared the end of the runway, he realized that he would not be able to pass over the trees that bordered the airport and attempted to maintain direction control avoiding a heading to the larger trees. The airplane collided with the trees sustaining substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.