# NTSB ANC77DAG44: Cessna 180, N2162Z, Kenai, AK, March 20, 1977

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: March 20, 1977
- Place: Kenai, AK · KENAI, AK
- Location: 60.5618° N, 151.2105° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Kenai, AK, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=60.5618&lon=-151.2105&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 4, 1977
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 157623
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC77DAG44
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG44

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-0498  77/3/20  NR.KENAI,AK           CESSNA 180          CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 42, 1081
        TIME - 1145                    N2162Z              PX-  0  0  3  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 376 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - DENISE LAKE
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          ANCHORAGE,AK                RETURN
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            IN FLIGHT: LOW PASS
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ANTI-ICING/DEICING EQUIPMENT-IMPROPER OPERATION OF/OR FAILED TO USE
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ICE-CARBURETOR
           TERRAIN - SNOW-COVERED
        FACTOR(S)
           WEATHER - CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
        SKY CONDITION                                            CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
          UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED                                     UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED
        VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE                              PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
          5 OR OVER(UNLIMITED)                                     UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED
        OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE                  TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
          NONE                                                     VFR
        TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
          NONE
        REMARKS- SNOW 6 TO 8 INCHES DEEP.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2162Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2162Z), registered now, S/N 18051262 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 180
- Registry model: [Cessna 180F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180f) (registry code 2072614) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Denise Lake

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19770320006229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770320006229A), Mar 20, 1977: Cessna 180F, Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. Snow 6 to 8 inches deep.

## Other investigations on N2162Z (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC09CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA057), Jun 15, 2009: Cessna 180F (N2162Z), King Salmon, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA122), Sep 18, 2003: Cessna 180 (N2162Z), Cape Yakataga, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to the accident were the presence of hidden…
- [NTSB ANC02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA072), Jun 8, 2002: Cessna 180 (N2162Z), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the left wing striking the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ANC78DAG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG65), May 11, 1978: Cessna 180 (N2162Z), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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