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August 19, 2025 · Cessna 180G · N4721U
Delta Junction, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Delta Junction, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180G (1964)
Tail Number
N4721U
Operator
Bartlow Amos
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC25LA088
The pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff from a remote, wet, gravel-covered, rough and uneven airstrip that was surrounded by trees, the airplane began to unexpectedly descend just after becoming airborne. He attempted to recover by applying aft elevator input; however, the airplane settled into an area of tree and vegetation-covered terrain at the departure end of the airstrip. As a result, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer, wings, and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with tree-covered terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff from a remote, wet, gravel-covered, rough and uneven airstrip that was surrounded by trees, the airplane began to unexpectedly descend just after becoming airborne. He attempted to recover by applying aft elevator input; however, the airplane settled into an area of tree and vegetation-covered terrain at the departure end of the airstrip. As a result, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer, wings, and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportEast Hayes Creek (0.2nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180G
Tail NumberN4721U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBartlow Amos
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 52 F
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time04:53
Weather SourceWFAC