Summary
On September 14, 2011, a Cessna 180A (N7814A) was involved in an incident near Mcgrath, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC11CA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7814A.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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