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| Date: | Sunday 20 September 1987 |
| Time: | 17:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 170A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9240A |
| MSN: | 19001 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2899 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-145-2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Melozitna River, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Fairbanks, AK (FAI) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A RIVER SANDBAR CLOSE TO THE WATER'S EDGE. DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL, ONE MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE ENTERED THE WATER AND PULLED THE AIRPLANE INTO THE WATER. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER AND INCURRED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC87LA166
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2024 14:17 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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