Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA013

PORT HEIDEN, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N3654C

CESSNA 180

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A TREE STUMP ON THE GRAVEL BAR.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND FAILURE TO IDENTIFY SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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