N9024C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180 S/N: 31072

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 5, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA047
Location
WRANGELL, AK
Event ID
20001213X27805
Coordinates
56.410991, -131.609878
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PLT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND DURING TAKEOFF ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS AND GUSTING WINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31072
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAKER LEWIS E JR TRUSTEE
Address
7660 BIG SPRUCE CIR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-4400
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA89LA047