Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182B near King Salmon, AK — 2024-08-24

Final reportANC24LA081
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Date
2024-08-24
Location
King Salmon, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182B
Registration
N2512G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplanes contact with terrain during takeoff which resulted in an inability to gain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during takeoff from an unimproved gravel airstrip, the left main tire contacted soft dirt and vegetation. The pilot reported that the airplane was unable to accelerate, and it subsequently stalled shortly after becoming airborne, which resulted in an impact with tundra-covered terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and elevator. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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