Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Big Lake, AK — 2011-06-17

Final reportANC11CA050
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Date
2011-06-17
Location
Big Lake, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N3934B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during his landing approach, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was returning to his private airstrip after practicing landings at a local airport. He reported the approach to his airstrip was over water, and as he approached the transition from over water to over land, he encountered a downdraft. The airplane touched down short of the landing area, and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

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