Runway excursion Accident Found FBA-2C1 N108J, Monday 29 November 2021

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Date:	Monday 29 November 2021
Time:	15:00 LT
Type:	Found FBA-2C1
Owner/operator:	Alaska West Air, Inc.
Registration:	N108J
MSN:	39
Year of manufacture:	2003
Total airframe hrs:	2468 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming IO-540 L1C5
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Kenai, Alaska - United States of America
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Executive
Departure airport:	Kenai, AK
Destination airport:	Beluga Airport, AK (BVU/PABG)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that during takeoff, he applied full right rudder and 'lightlyâ€ 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.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Accident investigation: