Accident Cessna 180A N26CZ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288930
 
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Date:Friday 19 August 2011
Time:17:30 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C180 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 180A
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N26CZ
MSN: 32859
Year of manufacture:1956
Total airframe hrs:10803 hours
Engine model:Continental O-470 SERIES
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Igiugig, Alaska -   United States of America
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Executive
Departure airport:Igiugig, AK
Destination airport:Igiugig, AK
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that he was taking off in variable wind conditions from a pond in his float-equipped airplane. He stated that, shortly after takeoff, the wind shifted and the airplane began a descent that he was unable to stop. The airplane passed the shoreline and descended onto the ground, where it nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident and that he should have waited for a more favorable wind.

Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: ANC11CA083
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB ANC11CA083

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft
18 August 1991 N26CZ Bucinsky, Ivan 0 King Salmon, AK sub

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