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July 29, 1983 · Cessna 150 · N6446K
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N6446K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC83FA134
THE ACFT DURING TAXI TO TAKEOFF IN A WIND OF 11 KTS GUSTING TO 19 KTS SUDDENLY WENT OFF THE TAXIWAY INTO A 30 FT DEEP OPEN DITCH. THIS WAS A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT AND THERE WAS APPARENTLY NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS EVEN THOUGH THE CFI STATED THAT THIS ACFT HAD TWO PREVIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES WERE EXAMINED AND THE EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL ANYMECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION IN THE SYSTEM.
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THE ACFT DURING TAXI TO TAKEOFF IN A WIND OF 11 KTS GUSTING TO 19 KTS SUDDENLY WENT OFF THE TAXIWAY INTO A 30 FT DEEP OPEN DITCH. THIS WAS A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT AND THERE WAS APPARENTLY NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS EVEN THOUGH THE CFI STATED THAT THIS ACFT HAD TWO PREVIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES WERE EXAMINED AND THE EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL ANYMECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION IN THE SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 AHDT
Nearest AirportAnchorage (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN6446K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC