ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352749
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| Date: | Monday 23 August 1999 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Bellanca 8GCBC |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5047Y |
| MSN: | 311-79 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3000 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wasilla, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wasllia, AK (IYS) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The certificated private pilot related that he was departing from a remote lake that is surrounded by 100 feet tall trees. He said that prior to starting his takeoff run, he estimated the winds to be light and variable, favoring an easterly takeoff. He reported that just after takeoff, about 50 feet above the trees, the wind increased to an estimated 25 to 30 miles per hour, and a strong downdraft pushed the airplane into trees. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and a downdraft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC99LA123
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2024 17:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 10-Apr-2024 20:09 | BEAVERSPOTTER | Updated [Cn, Narrative] |
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