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March 10, 1982 · Cessna 180 · N9464C
Mcgrath, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mcgrath, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N9464C
Operator
Fredrick D Herman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC82DA025
THE PILOT REPORTED THERE WAS NO WIND ON THE GROUND.HOWEVER,IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF HE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT WHICH WOULD NOT ALLOW HIM TO CLEAR TREES AT THE END OF THE AIRSTRIP.TAKEOFF WAS ON RUNWAY 5.WIND REPORTED BY FAREWELL,AK,LOCATED 19MI NW OF THE ACCIDENT SITE,WAS 240/15.TATITNA IS AN ABANDONED,NON-MAINTAINED STRIP IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.THERE WERE NINE UNSECURED DOGS ONBOARD.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THERE WAS NO WIND ON THE GROUND.HOWEVER,IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF HE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT WHICH WOULD NOT ALLOW HIM TO CLEAR TREES AT THE END OF THE AIRSTRIP.TAKEOFF WAS ON RUNWAY 5.WIND REPORTED BY FAREWELL,AK,LOCATED 19MI NW OF THE ACCIDENT SITE,WAS 240/15.TATITNA IS AN ABANDONED,NON-MAINTAINED STRIP IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.THERE WERE NINE UNSECURED DOGS ONBOARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 AHST
Nearest AirportTatitna Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9464C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFredrick D Herman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470J · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg