No fatalities

1 Jun 2024: CESSNA 180H — TAILWHEEL TRANSITIONS LLC — Soldotna, AK

Soldotna, AK, United States

On 1 Jun 2024, a CESSNA 180H operated by TAILWHEEL TRANSITIONS LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Soldotna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid an obstacle on the runway environment during takeoff roll. Contributing was flat light conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid an obstacle on the runway environment during takeoff roll. Contributing was flat light conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Contributed to outcomePilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained