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October 1, 2012 · Cessna 182A · N2028G
Port Lions, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Port Lions, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N2028G
Operator
Blakeslee Mark C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA115
Prior to departure, the commercial pilot attempted to remove ice and snow contamination from the wings of the float-equipped airplane, but some contamination remained. During the takeoff run, the airplane failed to become airborne before reaching the end of the lake. The airplane slid along a gravel spillway for several hundred feet before nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, empennage, and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot noted that the accident might have been avoided if he had removed all the frozen contamination from the wing or waited for above-freezing temperatures.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-Conducive to structural icing-Decision related to condition - C
Full Narrative
Prior to departure the commercial pilot attempted to remove frozen contamination from the wings of the float equipped airplane, but some contamination remained. During the takeoff run, the airplane failed to become airborne before reaching the end of the lake. The airplane slid along a gravel spillway for several hundred feet, before nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, empennage, and fuselage. The pilot stated there were no pre-accident anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In the pilot’s written statement to the National Transportation Safety Board he noted that the accident might have been avoided if he had removed all the frozen contamination from the wing, or waited for above freezing temperatures.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportShotgun Lake (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN2028G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlakeslee Mark C
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 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time22:53