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October 8, 2012 · Cessna 172D · N8808
Buckland, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Buckland, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 172D
Tail Number
N8808
Operator
Donald Fairbanks
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC13CA003
The pilot reported that he was departing from a soft, off-airport site, and just after takeoff, the airplane settled back to the runway. During the touchdown, the left wheel hit a soft spot, and the airplane veered to the left and into a creek bed where it collided with terrain. Upon exiting the airplane, the pilot noticed flames in the engine compartment. Unable to extinguish the flames, the airplane was consumed by a postcrash fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was departing from a soft, off-airport site, and just after takeoff, the airplane settled back to the runway. During the touchdown, the left wheel hit a soft spot, and the airplane veered to the left and into a creek bed where it collided with terrain. Upon exiting the airplane, the pilot noticed flames in the engine compartment. Unable to extinguish the flames, the airplane was consumed by a postcrash fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172D
Tail NumberN8808
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald Fairbanks
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO