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September 14, 2024 · Cessna 180B · N5275E
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180B (1959)
Tail Number
N5275E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC24LA093
The pilot reported he was inbound to land and was waiting for a break in chatter on the radio to contact the air traffic control tower. He was about 7 miles from the airport, and about 1,050 ft mean sea level when he encountered wake turbulence presumably from a Boeing 747 inbound to an adjacent runway. He stated the airplane violently dropped and he struck his head on the ceiling. He was able to maintain control of the airplane and land uneventfully. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-Wake turbulence-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was inbound to land and was waiting for a break in chatter on the radio to contact the air traffic control tower. He was about 7 miles from the airport, and about 1,050 ft mean sea level when he encountered wake turbulence presumably from a Boeing 747 inbound to an adjacent runway. He stated the airplane violently dropped and he struck his head on the ceiling. He was able to maintain control of the airplane and land uneventfully. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportLAKEHOOD (7nm NNW)
RunwayW
Runway Length4541 ft
Runway Width188 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180B
Tail NumberN5275E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 50 F
Altimeter29.50 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC