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August 16, 1984 · Cessna 170B · N2779C
Barter Island, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Barter Island, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2779C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84LA139
PLT LANDED ON A GRAVEL BAR IN WILDERNESS FOR HUNTING. TWO DAYS LATER, ESTIMATING ABOUT 1400 FT OF USABLE SURFACE WAS AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOFF, HE ELECTED TO TAKEOFF UPHILL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A SLIGHT HEADWIND CONDITION IN THAT DIRECTION. THE SURFACE OF LOOSE SAND AND GRAVEL VARIED IN SOFTNESS. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE IN GROUND EFFECT AS THE END OF USABLE SURFACE WAS REACHED BUT A WIND SHIFT AT THAT POINT PRECLUDED CLIMB AWAY FROM RISING TERRAIN. ACFT COLLIDED WITH A (RIVER) CUT BANK. CALCULATIONS SHOW A MINIMUM OF 1580 FT REQUIRED FOR THIS ACFT/LOAD/SITUATION TO EFFECT SAFE TAKEOFF.
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PLT LANDED ON A GRAVEL BAR IN WILDERNESS FOR HUNTING. TWO DAYS LATER, ESTIMATING ABOUT 1400 FT OF USABLE SURFACE WAS AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOFF, HE ELECTED TO TAKEOFF UPHILL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A SLIGHT HEADWIND CONDITION IN THAT DIRECTION. THE SURFACE OF LOOSE SAND AND GRAVEL VARIED IN SOFTNESS. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE IN GROUND EFFECT AS THE END OF USABLE SURFACE WAS REACHED BUT A WIND SHIFT AT THAT POINT PRECLUDED CLIMB AWAY FROM RISING TERRAIN. ACFT COLLIDED WITH A (RIVER) CUT BANK. CALCULATIONS SHOW A MINIMUM OF 1580 FT REQUIRED FOR THIS ACFT/LOAD/SITUATION TO EFFECT SAFE TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2779C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO