No fatalities

CESSNA 180 accident at Tyonek, AK, 21 Apr 2021

Tyonek, AK, United States

On April 21, 2021, a CESSNA 180 operated by KINDRED DAVID M was involved in an aviation accident near Tyonek, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of directional control while dragging the surface of an ice- and snow-covered lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with a tree. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control while dragging the surface of an ice- and snow-covered lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with a tree.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotContributed to outcome