# NTSB ANC82DAG25: Cessna 180C, N9366T, Latouche Island, AK, May 15, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: May 15, 1982, 07:30 local (15:30 UTC)
- Place: Latouche Island, AK
- Location: 60.0036° N, 147.9375° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Latouche Island, AK, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=60.0036&lon=-147.9375&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 15, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71381
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC82DAG25
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71381/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG25

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - hidden obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - flight control,elevator - foreign object damage (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - wet (contributing factor)

## Analysis

A TAKEOFF WAS INITIATED FROM A DRY GRAVEL STRIP IN CALM WIND CONDITIONS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT JUST PRIOR TO LIFT-OFF, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ROLLED OVER A 2 X 12 INCH BOARD THAT FLIPPED UP AND STRUCK THE RIGHT ELEVATOR. REPORTEDLY, A PART OF THE ELEVATOR SEPARATED AND THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED AND TOUCHED DOWN ON THE BEACH ABOUT 150 FT FROM THE END OF THE STRIP, THEN WENT OVER ON ITS BACK. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE BOARD WAS COVERED WITH A THIN LAYER OF SAND AND WAS NOT VISIBLE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9366T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9366T-1994-06-08), registration cancelled 1994-06-08, S/N 50866 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 180C
- Registry model: [Cessna 180C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180c) (registry code 2072608) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 50866
- Airframe hours: 3810
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470 265 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: George Stewart
- Registered owner: George Stewart
- Departed: LATOUCHE ISLAND, AK
- Destination: LAKE HOOD, AK
- Airport: Gravel Strip

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 54; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 697 total, 560 in this make and model, 667 as pilot in command, 16 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Temperature: 113 °F

## 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 19820515019409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820515019409A), May 15, 1982: Cessna 180C, Latouche Island, AK, Substantial damage. Board flipped up by wheels damaged elavator on beach takeoff. Pilot lost control. Landed in surf, flipped over.

## Other investigations on N9366T (1)

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 MKC71DCQ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCQ43), Jun 16, 1971: Cessna 180C (N9366T), Syracuse, KS, 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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