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September 17, 1984 · Cessna 180 · N9339C
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N9339C
Operator
Richard L Morrison
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC84FA175
THE PLT REPORTED A TTL LOSS OF POWER AFTER BEING CLEARED TO LAND ON RWY 33 AT MERRILL FIELD. THE ACFT CONTACTED TREES, A MOVING VEHICLE ON 15TH AVE AND AN 8 FT HIGH ARPT FENCE DURING THE FORCED LANDING. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT ENG FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION. CALCULATIONS INDICATE APRX 11 GALLONS OF FUEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN REMAINING AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PLT REPORTED A TTL LOSS OF POWER AFTER BEING CLEARED TO LAND ON RWY 33 AT MERRILL FIELD. THE ACFT CONTACTED TREES, A MOVING VEHICLE ON 15TH AVE AND AN 8 FT HIGH ARPT FENCE DURING THE FORCED LANDING. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT ENG FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION. CALCULATIONS INDICATE APRX 11 GALLONS OF FUEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN REMAINING AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 AKDT
Nearest AirportMERRILL (1nm SSE)
Runway33
Runway Length2469 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9339C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRichard L Morrison
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-J · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total5
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 10 kt
Visibility90 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:11
Weather SourceWFAC