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May 3, 2008 · Cessna 172M · N20406
Dixie, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dixie, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N20406
Operator
Anthony Maniglia
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA126
The pilot was departing from an unimproved, mountain airstrip. During the takeoff ground roll, he moved the airplane to the right in order to miss some rocks that were on the airstrip. In the initial climb, the outboard portion of the right wing then collided with brush-like vegetation that had grown into the departure path. The pilot then flew the airplane to an airport where maintenance personnel examined the airplane. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported structural damage to the right wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Operating environment-Airport facilities/design-Runway/landing area condition-Decision related to condition
Full Narrative
The pilot was departing from an unimproved, mountain airstrip. During the takeoff ground roll, he moved the airplane to the right in order to miss some rocks that were on the airstrip. In the initial climb, the outboard portion of the right wing then collided with brush-like vegetation that had grown into the departure path. The pilot then flew the airplane to an airport where maintenance personnel examined the airplane. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported structural damage to the right wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 MDT
Nearest AirportWilson Bar (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN20406
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnthony Maniglia
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC