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February 19, 1983 · Cessna 180H · N9080M
Chandeleur Isl., LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Chandeleur Isl., LA
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N9080M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW83LA123
THE PLT ELECTED TO TAKEOFF ON A SANDY BEACH APRX 1800 TO 2000 FT LONG. THERE WAS A GRADUAL CURVE IN THE BEACH FOR MOST OF THE TAKEOFF DISTANCE. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS DEBRIS ON THE BEACH THAT WAS TOO HEAVY TO MOVE, WHICH HE HAD TO DODGE WITH LESS THAN FULL POWER DURING A LARGE PART OF THE TAKEOFF ROLL. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ACFT SETTLED INTO SHALLOW WATER & NOSED OVER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS FURTHER DAMAGED BY SALT WATER.
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THE PLT ELECTED TO TAKEOFF ON A SANDY BEACH APRX 1800 TO 2000 FT LONG. THERE WAS A GRADUAL CURVE IN THE BEACH FOR MOST OF THE TAKEOFF DISTANCE. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS DEBRIS ON THE BEACH THAT WAS TOO HEAVY TO MOVE, WHICH HE HAD TO DODGE WITH LESS THAN FULL POWER DURING A LARGE PART OF THE TAKEOFF ROLL. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ACFT SETTLED INTO SHALLOW WATER & NOSED OVER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS FURTHER DAMAGED BY SALT WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN9080M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO