CESSNA 175
Ambler, AK — September 16, 2014
Event Information
| Date | September 16, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC14CA083 |
| Event ID | 20140917X62153 |
| Location | Ambler, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 66.89750, -158.57388 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 175 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to takeoff from a rough airstrip in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot was departing from a remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. The pilot reported that just after takeoff, as the airplane remained in ground effect, a crosswind pushed the airplane over the edge of a hill where the wind direction changed, and it subsequently settled back to the ground and collided with terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings, horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.