Casualties unknown

2000-09-08: Cessna 180 (N2347C) — Sterling, AK

Sterling, AK, US

On September 8, 2000, a Cessna 180 (registration N2347C) was involved in an aviation accident near Sterling, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain clearance from trees during takeoff from a touch-and-go landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot conducting a touch-and-go landing on a 1,500-foot gravel runway collided with trees and terrain shortly after becoming airborne.

Accident Details

According to the pilot's report, the accident occurred during a touch-and-go landing on a 1,500-foot gravel runway. The pilot stated that immediately after touchdown, approximately 500 to 1,000 feet beyond the landing threshold, she applied power and initiated the takeoff. Shortly after becoming airborne, the airplane collided with trees and terrain roughly 50 feet beyond the departure end of the runway.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that she was performing a touch-and-go landing maneuver. She described applying power and beginning the takeoff roll immediately after touchdown, at a point 500 to 1,000 feet past the runway threshold. After lifting off, the airplane struck trees and terrain near the departure end of the runway.

Aircraft Condition

The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies or failures with the airplane that could have contributed to the accident. The investigation did not identify any preexisting mechanical issues with the aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21887. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.