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July 28, 1985 · Cessna 180H · N71RD
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N71RD
Operator
George Edward Bagwell
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85FA136
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF UPHILL FROM A SHORT AIRSTRIP WITH A STEEP INCLINE DURING A NO WIND CONDITION. THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED OFF THE CENTERLINE AFTER LIFTOFF AND STRUCK THREE PARKED AIRPLANES BEFORE HITTING TREES AND TURNING OVER. UPHILL TAKOFFS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED AT THIS PRIVATELY OWNED AIRSTRIP.
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THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF UPHILL FROM A SHORT AIRSTRIP WITH A STEEP INCLINE DURING A NO WIND CONDITION. THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED OFF THE CENTERLINE AFTER LIFTOFF AND STRUCK THREE PARKED AIRPLANES BEFORE HITTING TREES AND TURNING OVER. UPHILL TAKOFFS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED AT THIS PRIVATELY OWNED AIRSTRIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportO'Malley (1nm NNW)
Runway34
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN71RD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge Edward Bagwell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT