ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299120
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| Date: | Thursday 13 April 2000 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 170B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2790C |
| MSN: | 26334 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1954 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4059 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-B3R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | IGIUGIG, Alaska -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | IGIUGIG , AK (IGG) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The certificated private pilot was attempting a southeasterly departure from an 800 feet long sand bar. He stated that the takeoff run required a correction for a strong left crosswind. During the takeoff run, as the airplane became airborne, a strong gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right, and over an area of soft snow. He said that when the wind decreased, the airplane's main wheels contacted the soft snow, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported wind conditions at the time of the accident to be from the east at 20 knots, with peak gusts to 40 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswind conditions, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for those wind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC00LA044
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct-2022 02:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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