Casualties unknown

2004-05-20: Cessna 185E (N1932U) — King Salmon, AK

King Salmon, AK, US

On May 20, 2004, a Cessna 185E (registration N1932U) was involved in an aviation accident near King Salmon, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with water. A factor contributing to the accident was gusty wind conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot taking off from a beach encountered a gust of wind that lifted the left wing, causing the aircraft to descend, nose over in a lake, and sustain damage to wings and tail.

Incident Overview

A pilot was conducting a takeoff from a beach that was protected on the windward side by an earth berm. As the airplane became airborne, the left wing rose above the berm and was caught by a gust of wind, lifting abruptly. The sudden lift caused the airplane to be pushed over a nearby lake and descend. The main landing gear entered the water, and the airplane nosed over in the lake.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained damage to the wings and tail during the incident.

Location and Conditions

The takeoff occurred from a beach with an earth berm on the windward side. The specific location, aircraft type, registration, and operator are not specified in the source. No information regarding occupants, injuries, time of day, weather characterization, or ATC involvement is available.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040524X00646. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.