ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352925
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| Date: | Wednesday 28 July 1999 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172K |
| Owner/operator: | Grant Aviation |
| Registration: | N79169 |
| MSN: | 172-57932 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1969 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5952 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sheldon Point, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Emmonak, AK (ENM) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The solo airline transport pilot reported he was attempting to takeoff in a gusty, 90 degree left crosswind. He estimated the wind velocity as 18 knots, gusting to 23 knots. During the takeoff roll, he said a gust of wind lifted the left wing, and forced the airplane to the right, off the runway, and down an embankment, where it nosed over. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and wind gusts.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC99LA098
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 08:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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