Aviation accident ANC23FA042

2 fatal · CESSNA 180 · 2023-06-16 · Shaktoolik, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC23FA042
Event ID: 20230616192387
Type: Accident
Date: 2023-06-16
Location: Shaktoolik, AK, USA
Coordinates: 64.528214, -160.08637

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 180
Registration: N91361
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s encounter with gusting tailwind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a tree, a loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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