CESSNA 180E
Kotzebue, AK — September 26, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 26, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA097 |
| Event ID | 20210927103977 |
| Location | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 67.48906, -162.17135 |
| Airport | Ralph Wien Memorial |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180E |
| 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 loss of control during takeoff due to a gusty, variable wind and the rough terrain.
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.