NONE · Cessna 180J · 2004-07-11 · Bettles, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC04CA076
Event ID
20040716X00992
Type
Accident
Date
2004-07-11
Location
Bettles, AK, USA
Coordinates
66.915275, -151.52806
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
180J
Registration
N888FF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and a downdraft.