Cessna 180H accident near Soldotna, Alaska, March 17, 1984
On March 17, 1984 at about 11:20 pm local time, a Cessna 180H, registered N9762G, was substantially damaged in an accident near Soldotna, Alaska. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 17, 1984 · about 11:20 pm local time
- Place
- Soldotna, Alaska · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 180H · all 180Hs on the register
- Registration
- N9762G · no longer on the register · serial 18052262
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PLT STATED THAT THE LEFT WING OF THE ACFT STRUCK SMALL SPRUCE TREES DURING LANDING. HE STATED THAT THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN 'OFF BALANCE AND POINTED AT TWO PARKED PLANES.' HE APPLIED POWER FLEW OVER THE PARKED ACFT BUT COULD NOT AVOID A LARGE TREE.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; single-engine sea
- Flight time: 2,538 hours in all; 308 in this make and model; 8 in the last 90 days; 2,220 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,758 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, July 23, 1983
- Maximum gross weight: 2,800 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470-R (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Z30 Port Alsworth AK at 7:15 pm
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 0, 1,800 ft by 25 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 360° at 6 knots, gusting 10
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 46°F (8°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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