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May 26, 2019 · Cessna 180 D · N3EH
Takotna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Takotna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180 D (1961)
Tail Number
N3EH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA286
The pilot reported that, about the time he started rotation, the airplane veered right, the right wing contacted some brush, and the airplane impacted vegetation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, about the time he was rotating, the airplane veered right, the right wing contacted some brush and the airplane impacted the vegetation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located 13 miles south/east of the airstrip, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 5 knots. The airplane was taking off runway 31.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportYankee Creek 2 (0nm NE)
Runway31
Runway Length1560 ft
Runway Width16 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180 D
Tail NumberN3EH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R81B · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 43 C
Altimeter29.61 inHg
Observation Time00:55
Weather SourceWFAC