Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA041
Location
Takotna, AK
Event ID
20080327X00392
Coordinates
63.000000, -156.000000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1224F
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502786
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CLARK JOHN W
Address
14400 PRATOR ST
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-4405
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA041