Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 185 near Kenney Lake, AK — 2021-07-06

Final reportANC21LA053
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Date
2021-07-06
Location
Kenney Lake, AK, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CESSNA 185
Registration
N185YT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, just after takeoff from a remote off-airport landing site, the airplane’s left wing impacted a small sapling tree which resulted in a loss of directional control. The pilot attempted to correct for the loss of control to no avail. The airplane subsequently impacted a stand of trees sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

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