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January 24, 1987 · Cessna 180J · N46362
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 24, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180J
Tail Number
N46362
Operator
Douglas L Owens
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC87LA026
AFTER TAKEOFF AND DURING THE INITIAL CLIMBOUT, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO STALL. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A ROW OF TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE PLTS FLT TIME WAS NOT REPORTED OR AVAILABLE.
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AFTER TAKEOFF AND DURING THE INITIAL CLIMBOUT, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO STALL. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A ROW OF TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE PLTS FLT TIME WAS NOT REPORTED OR AVAILABLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 AKST
Nearest AirportMERRILL (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180J
Tail NumberN46362
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDouglas L Owens
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO