On June 12, 1998, a Cessna 172 (registration N171Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Angoon, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A certificated private pilot aborted a takeoff from a tidal beach after the airplane hit a bump and became airborne prematurely, causing the right main landing gear to collapse and substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
Accident Overview
A certificated private pilot was conducting a northerly departure from a tidal beach. During the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a bump, which caused it to become airborne prematurely. The pilot then attempted to abort the takeoff, resulting in the airplane sliding sideways to the right.
Damage and Landing Gear
As the airplane slid to the right, the right main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage, though the extent of other damage is not specified.
Wind Conditions
The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the accident was from the east at 8 knots. No other weather conditions were mentioned in the report.
What happened in the 12 Jun 1998 Cessna 172 accident near Angoon, AK?
A certificated private pilot aborted a takeoff from a tidal beach after the airplane hit a bump and became airborne prematurely, causing the right main landing gear to collapse and substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jun 1998 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Jun 1998 involved a Cessna 172, registration N171Q, at Angoon, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
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