Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180A near McGrath, AK — 2011-09-14

Final reportANC11CA098
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Date
2011-09-14
Location
McGrath, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 180A
Registration
N7814A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was taking off from a sandbar when the airplane encountered a downdraft. The left landing gear subsequently struck the riverbank and was sheared off. The left wing then contacted the ground and the airplane slid to a stop on its fuselage, receiving substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage and tail section.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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