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July 5, 1992 · Cessna 180 · N2824A
Naknek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Naknek, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N2824A
Operator
James H Moore
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA102
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..
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
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..
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2824A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames H Moore
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 15 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO