Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near North Pole, AK — 2014-03-27

Final reportANC14CA021
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Date
2014-03-27
Location
North Pole, AK, USA
Airport
31AK
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N3125D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a collision with a terrain.

NTSB narrative

Prior to departure, the pilot was taxiing a ski-equipped airplane back-and-forth on a hard-packed, snow-covered runway, to warm up the engine oil, and polish any frost that might have accumulated on the bottom of the skis. During the last taxi pass the airplane began to drift to the left. He applied full right rudder, and a short burst of full engine power in attempt to correct for the drift, but the airplane continued to the left, striking trees along the edge of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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