Aviation Accident Summary ANC82DA087

NAKNEK, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N80124

CESSNA 185F

Analysis

THE PILOT MADE A TAKEOFF DOWNWIND IN GUSTY CONDITIONS ON A LAKE WITH MARGINAL CAPABILITIES. SURROUNDING TERRAIN MAKES WIND SWIRLING EDDIES. THE AIRCRAFT LOST LIFT AND IMPACTED ON THE BANK OF THE LAKE IN ALDER BRUSH.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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