Summary
On August 02, 1996, a Cessna 185 (N20752) was involved in an incident near Wainwright, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll.
On August 2, 1996, about 1349 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N20752, owned and operated by Cape Smythe Air Service, sustained substantial damage while landing at Point Franklin, located about 25 miles northeast of Wainwright, Alaska. The solo airline transport certificated pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 135 cargo flight operated in visual meteorological conditions. The flight originated at Barrow, Alaska, about 1300.
According to a written statement issued by the pilot, she said she was landing on hard sand in light and variable wind conditions. The airplane bounced on landing, and touched down again in a tail low attitude. She then applied the brakes because she was concerned about the water in front of her.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC96LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N20752.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On August 2, 1996, about 1349 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N20752, owned and operated by Cape Smythe Air Service, sustained substantial damage while landing at Point Franklin, located about 25 miles northeast of Wainwright, Alaska. The solo airline transport certificated pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 135 cargo flight operated in visual meteorological conditions. The flight originated at Barrow, Alaska, about 1300.
According to a written statement issued by the pilot, she said she was landing on hard sand in light and variable wind conditions. The airplane bounced on landing, and touched down again in a tail low attitude. She then applied the brakes because she was concerned about the water in front of her. The tail of the airplane rose, and the airplane nosed over onto the sandy landing surface.
The Director of Operations for the operator described the landing area as a section of leveled beach situated behind sand dunes.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC96LA114