BARROW, AK, USA
N6439X
CESSNA C-180D
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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