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July 10, 1986 · Cessna 180B · N5159E
Kvichak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kvichak, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180B
Tail Number
N5159E
Operator
Edward G Brock
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC86LA112
THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO BECOME AIRBORNE WITHOUT SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED AFTER NOTICING THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH RWY REMAINING TO COMPLETE THE TAKEOFF. THE ACFT MUSHED AND ONE OF THE MAIN GEARS CONTACTED A DIRT BANK. A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTED AND THE ACFT TRAVELED THROUGH AN AREA OF BRUSH.
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THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO BECOME AIRBORNE WITHOUT SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED AFTER NOTICING THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH RWY REMAINING TO COMPLETE THE TAKEOFF. THE ACFT MUSHED AND ONE OF THE MAIN GEARS CONTACTED A DIRT BANK. A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTED AND THE ACFT TRAVELED THROUGH AN AREA OF BRUSH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportKVICHAK (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180B
Tail NumberN5159E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEdward G Brock
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO