Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC83LA129

BARROW, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N6439X

CESSNA C-180D

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS TAXIING DOWNRIVER, DOWNWIND IN ORDER TO GET AROUND TWO BENDS IN THE RIVER TO A STRAIGHT SECTION WHERE A TAKEOFF COULD BE MADE. THE LEFT FLOAT OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A SANDBAR, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO ROLL END OVER END.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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