ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354863
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| Date: | Thursday 22 January 1998 |
| Time: | 12:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5822E |
| MSN: | 17322 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4861 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Pt. Baker, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sitka, AK (SIT) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he had landed on a narrow, uneven, abandoned logging road in gusty crosswind conditions. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered a bump in the road, and became airborne. A gust of wind pushed the airplane into adjacent trees. The pilot said the accident was caused by his inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC98LA016
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 19:11 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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