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February 4, 1993 · Cessna 180H · CFZEX
Ketchikan, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ketchikan, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
CFZEX
Operator
North Coast Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC93LA030
THE PILOT OF THE FLOAT EQUIPPED AIRPLANE STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE LEFT WING UP AND CAUSED THE RIGHT WING TO HIT THE WATER. THE AIRPLANE THEN NOSED OVER. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE 15 GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. HEAVY RAIN AND FOG ALSO EXISTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. FACTORS WERE THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS AND ROUGH WATER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE FLOAT EQUIPPED AIRPLANE STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE LEFT WING UP AND CAUSED THE RIGHT WING TO HIT THE WATER. THE AIRPLANE THEN NOSED OVER. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE 15 GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. HEAVY RAIN AND FOG ALSO EXISTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:45 AKST
Nearest AirportKetchikan Harbor Spb (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberCFZEX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorth Coast Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 213
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 20 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:45
Weather SourceWFAC