Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180C near Anchorage, AK — 2010-09-24

Final reportANC10CA098
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Date
2010-09-24
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Airport
LHD
Aircraft
CESSNA 180C
Registration
N180BS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water.

NTSB narrative

While on departure from a seaplane base, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The right wing lifted and the pilot could not maintain control. The airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage upon impact with the water. A weather report indicated that, about 10 minutes prior to the accident, wind conditions were at 24 knots, gusting to 38 knots, and peaking at 43 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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