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September 14, 2011 · Cessna 180A · N7814A
Mcgrath, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mcgrath, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180A
Tail Number
N7814A
Operator
Jurenka Terry
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA098
The pilot reported that he was taking off from a sandbar when the airplane encountered a downdraft. The left landing gear subsequently struck the riverbank and was sheared off. The left wing then contacted the ground and the airplane slid to a stop on its fuselage, receiving substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage and tail section.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was taking off from a sandbar when the airplane encountered a downdraft. The left landing gear subsequently struck the riverbank, and was sheared off. The left wing then contacted the ground, and the airplane slid to a stop on its fuselage, receiving substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage and tail section.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180A
Tail NumberN7814A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJurenka Terry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO