Accident Cessna C-180D N6439X, Sunday 24 July 1983

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Date:	Sunday 24 July 1983
Time:	16:30 LT
Type:	Cessna C-180D
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N6439X
MSN:
Total airframe hrs:	2500 hours
Engine model:	Continental O-470-L
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Barrow, AK - United States of America
Phase:	Taxi
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:	Barrow, AK (BRW)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS TAXIING DOWNRIVER, DOWNWIND IN ORDER TO GET AROUND TWO BENDS IN THE RIVER TO A STRAIGHT SECTION WHERE A TAKEOFF COULD BE MADE. THE LEFT FLOAT OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A SANDBAR, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO ROLL END OVER END.

Probable Cause:

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