On September 30, 1983, a Cessna 180 (registration N1582C) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft lost engine power shortly after takeoff, executed a forced landing, and struck a parked pickup truck. The engine examination revealed no evidence of malfunction.
Accident Overview
An aircraft experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, prompting the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft came to rest approximately 220 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. Just before stopping, it collided with a pickup truck that was parked next to the airport road.
Circumstances
The engine lost power at an altitude of about 200 feet above ground level. The pilot then executed a forced landing. The weather at the time was visual meteorological conditions, with the temperature at 53 degrees Fahrenheit and the dew point at 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination of the engine was conducted following the accident. No evidence was found to explain the powerplant malfunction.
What happened in the 30 Sept 1983 Cessna 180 accident near Anchorage, AK?
An aircraft lost engine power shortly after takeoff, executed a forced landing, and struck a parked pickup truck. The engine examination revealed no evidence of malfunction.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Sept 1983 involved a Cessna 180, registration N1582C, at Anchorage, AK.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…