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August 29, 1988 · Cessna 170B · N8266A
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N8266A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC88LA118
THE PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH-&-GO LANDINGS. ON THE FIRST LANDING, THE ACFT BOUNCED & A SUCCESSFUL GO-AROUND WAS MADE. DURING THE SECOND LANDING, THE PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT & IT WENT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY & WAS DAMAGED.
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THE PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH-&-GO LANDINGS. ON THE FIRST LANDING, THE ACFT BOUNCED & A SUCCESSFUL GO-AROUND WAS MADE. DURING THE SECOND LANDING, THE PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT & IT WENT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY & WAS DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:39 AKDT
Nearest AirportMERRILL (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3999 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN8266A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 3 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:39
Weather SourcePILO