Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185F near Dillingham, AK — 2021-06-28

Final reportANC21LA050
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Date
2021-06-28
Location
Dillingham, AK, USA
Airport
AK21
Aircraft
CESSNA A185F
Registration
N8216J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, just after takeoff from the narrow brush lined airstrip, he encountered a wind gust which pushed the airplane to the left. The left wing struck the brush and the airplane spun around and impacted terrain sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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