Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Ambler, AK — 2011-09-13

Final reportANC11CA102
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Date
2011-09-13
Location
Ambler, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N9019C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot elected to take off from an off-airport site in variable wind conditions. During the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a tailwind, resulting in an extended takeoff roll. The airplane encountered a creek and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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