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September 9, 1982 · Cessna 185F · N80124
Naknek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Naknek, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185F
Tail Number
N80124
Operator
Bell Harring & Associates
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC82DA087
THE PILOT MADE A TAKEOFF DOWNWIND IN GUSTY CONDITIONS ON A LAKE WITH MARGINAL CAPABILITIES. SURROUNDING TERRAIN MAKES WIND SWIRLING EDDIES. THE AIRCRAFT LOST LIFT AND IMPACTED ON THE BANK OF THE LAKE IN ALDER BRUSH.
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THE PILOT MADE A TAKEOFF DOWNWIND IN GUSTY CONDITIONS ON A LAKE WITH MARGINAL CAPABILITIES. SURROUNDING TERRAIN MAKES WIND SWIRLING EDDIES. THE AIRCRAFT LOST LIFT AND IMPACTED ON THE BANK OF THE LAKE IN ALDER BRUSH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AHDT
Nearest AirportNaknek Seaplane Base (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185F
Tail NumberN80124
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBell Harring & Associates
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind105° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter0