Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 15, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA108
Location
Atqasuk, AK
Event ID
20120918X43738
Coordinates
68.900558, -156.717224
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N84549
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17258518
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PATKOTAK CRAWFORD A
Address
PO BOX 1092
Status
Deregistered
City
BARROW
State / Zip Code
AK 99723-1092
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot stated that during a high speed taxi, the wind pushed the airplane sideways into a shallow riverbed, and it nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA108