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September 20, 1990 · Cessna 180-A · N5276D
Wood Creek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wood Creek, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180-A
Tail Number
N5276D
Operator
Edwin W White
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA182
DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED OFF THE 20 FT WIDE GRAVEL STRIP. THE PILOT CONTINUED THE TAKE OFF AND GOT AIRBORNE BUT THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK INTO A RIVER THAT WAS OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER LIFT OFF AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED OFF THE 20 FT WIDE GRAVEL STRIP. THE PILOT CONTINUED THE TAKE OFF AND GOT AIRBORNE BUT THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK INTO A RIVER THAT WAS OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180-A
Tail NumberN5276D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEdwin W White
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO