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May 29, 2011 · Cessna 140 · N89424
Chickaloon, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chickaloon, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N89424
Operator
Bryan K Holland
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA040
The pilot departed from a short, rough field. He said he elected to depart with a tailwind due to the slope of the takeoff area. About 100 feet above the ground, the airplane encountered a stronger tailwind, and stopped climbing. The pilot did not turn away from the rising terrain because he thought the airplane would stall. The airplane was unable to out-climb the rising terrain, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-(general)-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The private pilot was departing from a short, rough, field. He said he elected to depart with a tailwind due to the slope of the takeoff area. About 100 feet above the ground, the airplane encountered a stronger tailwind, and stopped climbing. The pilot did not turn away from the rising terrain because he thought the airplane would stall. The airplane was unable to out-climb the rising terrain, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportSheep Mountain (1nm)
Runway05
Runway Length2270 ft
Runway Width10 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN89424
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBryan K Holland
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO