LIME VILLAGE, AK, USA
N3680C
CESSNA 180-A
DURING TAKEOFF ON A GRAVEL BAR AIRSTRIP, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A LARGE ROCK ON THE DEPARTURE END OF THE AIRSTRIP. THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED.
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND THE PERFORMANCE DATA DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN NOT BEING IDENTIFIED BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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