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May 27, 1991 · Cessna 172-N · N2775E
Egegik, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Egegik, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 172-N
Tail Number
N2775E
Operator
Glenn Gustafson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA062
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF, HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE THEN EXITED THE RUNWAY. THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS 15 TO 20 KNOTS, AT A HEADING OF 100 DEGREES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH WINDS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF, HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE THEN EXITED THE RUNWAY. THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS 15 TO 20 KNOTS, AT A HEADING OF 100 DEGREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportEGEGIK (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172-N
Tail NumberN2775E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGlenn Gustafson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO