Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140 near Chickaloon, AK — 2011-05-29

Final reportANC11CA040
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Date
2011-05-29
Location
Chickaloon, AK, USA
Airport
PASP
Aircraft
CESSNA 140
Registration
N89424
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot departed from a short, rough field. He said he elected to depart with a tailwind due to the slope of the takeoff area. About 100 feet above the ground, the airplane encountered a stronger tailwind, and stopped climbing. The pilot did not turn away from the rising terrain because he thought the airplane would stall. The airplane was unable to out-climb the rising terrain, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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