CESSNA 185B
Flat, AK — March 5, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 5, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC13CA028 |
| Event ID | 20130306X15132 |
| Location | Flat, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.54361, -158.09723 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 185B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.
Full Narrative
The airline transport pilot was departing in a wheel/ski-equipped airplane, in support of a sled dog race, with one passenger and cargo aboard. The pilot described wind conditions at the time of the accident as gusts to 20 knots, and that the direction was variable. She reported that just after takeoff from the soft, snow-covered frozen lake, and while making a slight left turn, the airplane descended at the departure end of the site, subsequently impacting snow-covered terrain. As a result, the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. There were no reported mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
In the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1) submitted by the pilot, the estimated gross weight of the airplane at takeoff was 3,000 pounds, or approximately 250 pounds below the maximum takeoff gross weight of 3,250 pounds.
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.