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NTSB investigation record

SEA93LA057

Completed

Cessna 180E· N8691X

NTSB Report
Date
January 27, 1993
Location
Riggins, ID
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published October 13, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The improper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain proper airspeed for takeoff from a short strip in tailwind weather conditions. A factor relating to the accident was the tailwind weather conditions.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot attempted to take off from a 1100 ft. Dirt strip in tailwind weather conditions. The acft entered a descent at full power after liftoff, struck a tree, and impacted the ground off the end of the strip.

Source record

Factual narrative

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