CESSNA 180A
McGrath, AK — September 14, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA098 |
| Event ID | 20110909X31047 |
| Location | McGrath, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.74445, -153.35361 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported 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.
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.