SEPTEMBER LAKE, AK, USA
N5369B
CESSNA 182TD
THE 202 HOUR PRIVATE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF IN A CESSNA 182 CONVERTED TO A CONVENTIONAL CONFIGURATION (TAILDRAGGER) FROM AN OFF-AIRPORT SITE IN RURAL ALASKA. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT A STRONG, GUSTY CROSSWIND PUSHED THE AIRPLANE OFF THE INTENDED TRACK EARLY IN THE TAKEOFF ROLL. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND THE AIRPLANE WENT DOWN A SMALL HILL AND RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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