Casualties unknown

2000-10-08: Cessna 180 (N9306C) — Kent D. Peterson — Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK, US

On October 8, 2000, a Cessna 180 (registration N9306C) operated by Kent D. Peterson was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was glassy water conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A commercial pilot aborted a takeoff due to slow acceleration from glassy water; the airplane stayed on step longer than expected, striking the lakeshore and a moored Cessna 185.

Incident Details

A certificated commercial pilot reported that during a southeasterly takeoff run using the southeast water lane, the airplane's acceleration was slower than normal due to glassy water conditions. As the airplane neared the end of the water lane, just before becoming airborne, the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. After closing the throttle, the airplane remained on the step longer than anticipated, subsequently striking the lakeshore and a moored, unoccupied Cessna 185. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Aircraft and Pilot Information

The pilot held a commercial certificate. No other details about the aircraft (make, model, registration) were provided in the source. The accident involved a moored Cessna 185 that was unoccupied at the time.

Conditions

The water surface was described as glassy, which contributed to the reduced acceleration during the takeoff run. No other weather or time-of-day information was specified.

Outcome

The airplane struck the lakeshore and the moored Cessna 185. The source does not mention any injuries or fatalities. Damage details were not provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X22096. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.