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June 22, 1990 · Cessna 170B · N2556C
Port Chalmers, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Port Chalmers, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2556C
Operator
Tim Smith
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA094
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND WAS TAKING OFF FROM AN 800 FOOT STRIP WITH A 15 TO 20 KNOT CROSS WIND. HE STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF AND CLIMBED TO TEN FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE THEN STRUCK THREE TREES AND LANDED IN THE OCEAN.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY CALCULATE THE AIRPLANE'S TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE AND THE EFFECT OF THE CROSSWIND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND WAS TAKING OFF FROM AN 800 FOOT STRIP WITH A 15 TO 20 KNOT CROSS WIND. HE STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF AND CLIMBED TO TEN FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE THEN STRUCK THREE TREES AND LANDED IN THE OCEAN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2556C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTim Smith
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-340-A1A · Reciprocating · 170
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourcePILO