ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 311883
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| Date: | Sunday 27 June 2021 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna A185F |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N8216J |
| MSN: | 18502864 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Engine model: | Continental IO 520 D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dillingham, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Dillingham, AK |
| Portage Creek , AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, just after takeoff from the narrow brush lined airstrip, he encountered a wind gust which pushed the airplane to the left. The left wing struck the brush and the airplane spun around and impacted terrain sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC21LA050
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2023 05:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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