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July 18, 2010 · Cessna 172P · N63022
New Stuyahok, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
New Stuyahok, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N63022
Operator
Brian Geerdes
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC10CA063
The private pilot was departing from an off-airport site on a cross-country flight. According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll the airplane encountered a soft spot, which delayed the airplane's liftoff. He said that, following the delayed liftoff, he was unable to avoid trees near the departure end of the runway and that the right wing struck a tree before the airplane spun to the ground. The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-Soft-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The private pilot was departing from an off-airport site on a personal cross-country flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. The pilot said during the takeoff roll the airplane encountered a soft spot, which delayed the airplane's liftoff. He said following the delayed liftoff, he was unable to avoid trees near the departure end of the runway. He said the right wing struck a tree, and the airplane spun to the ground. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN63022
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrian Geerdes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourceWFAC