Cessna 185
Takotna, AK — March 5, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 5, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA041 |
| Event ID | 20080327X00392 |
| Location | Takotna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 63.00000, -156.00000 |
| Airport | Takotna |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 185 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
Full Narrative
The commercial certificated pilot was taking off on a short, snow-covered runway in a ski-equipped airplane. He said the day was warm, and as the airplane accelerated down the runway the skis did not release from the snow. He aborted the takeoff, but the airplane slid off the end of the runway and down an embankment. The pilot said the airplane's wings and fuselage were damaged when the airplane left the runway.
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.