Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172P near New Stuyahok, AK — 2010-07-18

Final reportANC10CA063
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Date
2010-07-18
Location
New Stuyahok, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 172P
Registration
N63022
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot was departing from an off-airport site on a cross-country flight. According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll the airplane encountered a soft spot, which delayed the airplane's liftoff. He said that, following the delayed liftoff, he was unable to avoid trees near the departure end of the runway and that the right wing struck a tree before the airplane spun to the ground. The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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