Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA098
Location
McGrath, AK
Event ID
20110909X31047
Coordinates
61.744445, -153.353607
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7814A
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
32711
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
JURENKA TERRY
Address
6731 BAXTER TERRACE CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99504-3975
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA098