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March 5, 2008 · Cessna 185 · N1224F
Takotna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Takotna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N1224F
Operator
John Clark
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA041
The commercial certificated pilot was taking off on a short, snow-covered runway in a ski-equipped airplane. He said the day was warm, and as the airplane accelerated down the runway the skis did not release from the snow. He aborted the takeoff, but the airplane slid off the end of the runway and down an embankment. The pilot said the airplane's wings and fuselage were damaged when the airplane left the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-Snow/slush/ice covered-Not specified
Full Narrative
The commercial certificated pilot was taking off on a short, snow-covered runway in a ski-equipped airplane. He said the day was warm, and as the airplane accelerated down the runway the skis did not release from the snow. He aborted the takeoff, but the airplane slid off the end of the runway and down an embankment. The pilot said the airplane's wings and fuselage were damaged when the airplane left the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 AKST
Nearest AirportTAKOTNA (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length1717 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN1224F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Clark
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO