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April 21, 2021 · Cessna 180 · N180RJ
Tyonek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tyonek, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180 (1956)
Tail Number
N180RJ
Operator
Kindred David M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC21LA032
According to the pilot, he was dragging the surface of an ice- and snow-covered lake in his wheel and ski- equipped airplane near the shoreline to determine the snow conditions. Subsequently, a gust of wind pushed the airplane into a tree located on a spit of land. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had done a better job of evaluating the conditions from the air or conducted operations directly into the wind.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while dragging the surface of an ice- and snow-covered lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was dragging the surface of an ice- and snow-covered lake in his wheel and ski- equipped airplane near the shoreline to determine the snow conditions. Subsequently, a gust of wind pushed the airplane into a tree located on a spit of land. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had done a better job of evaluating the conditions from the air or conducted operations directly into the wind.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN180RJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKindred David M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 F / 34 F
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC