ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 363353
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| Date: | Saturday 4 July 1992 |
| Time: | 23:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 180 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2824A |
| MSN: | 30024 |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-470 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Naknek, AK -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 180 WAS TAKING OFF FROM A SANDY BEACH WITH A 90 DEGREE CROSSWIND THAT HE ESTIMATED TO BE 15 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 30. HE STATED THAT A GUST CAUSED THE NOSE TO WEATHERCOCK, AND BY THE TIME HE REDUCED THE POWER, THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED LOOSE SAND. THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG WAS PULLED FROM THE LANDING GEAR BOX, AND THE RIGHT WING WAS BENT DURING THE AIRCRAFT'S IMPACT WITH THE SURFACE..
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC92LA102
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Mar-2024 16:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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