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September 6, 1985 · Cessna C-172P · N65798
Scammon Bay, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
September 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Scammon Bay, AK
Aircraft
Cessna C-172P
Tail Number
N65798
Operator
Village Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ANC85IA172
THE PILOT ELECTED TO TAKEOFF FROM THE TAXIWAY BECAUSE IT ALIGNED INTO THE WIND. AFTER TAKEOFF AND ACCELERATING TO CLIMB AIRSPEED, THE AIRPLANE'S CONTROLS FELT MUSHY AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON THE ROAD/TAXIWAY. PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, A GUST OF WIND FORCED THE PILOT TO LAND IN A SWAMPY LAKE CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO NOSE OVER. THERE IS NO WEATHER REPORTING FACILITY LOCATED AT SCAMMON BAY, ALASKA.
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THE PILOT ELECTED TO TAKEOFF FROM THE TAXIWAY BECAUSE IT ALIGNED INTO THE WIND. AFTER TAKEOFF AND ACCELERATING TO CLIMB AIRSPEED, THE AIRPLANE'S CONTROLS FELT MUSHY AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON THE ROAD/TAXIWAY. PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, A GUST OF WIND FORCED THE PILOT TO LAND IN A SWAMPY LAKE CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO NOSE OVER. THERE IS NO WEATHER REPORTING FACILITY LOCATED AT SCAMMON BAY, ALASKA.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time16:36 AKDT
Nearest AirportScammon Bay (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-172P
Tail NumberN65798
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorVillage Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-025 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 35 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO