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Aviation accident ANC03LA122

NONE · Cessna 180 · 2003-09-18 · Cape Yakataga, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC03LA122
Event ID
20030924X01587
Type
Accident
Date
2003-09-18
Location
Cape Yakataga, AK, USA
Coordinates
60.099998, -142.824996

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4

Aircraft

Make
Cessna
Model
180
Registration
N2162Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to the accident were the presence of hidden obstructions, and sunglare.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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