No fatalities
1 Jun 2024: CESSNA 180H — TAILWHEEL TRANSITIONS LLC — Soldotna, AK
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.
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