N2788X

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 180 S/N: 18051588

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 14, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA038
Location
SHISHMAREF, AK
Event ID
20001211X14061
Coordinates
66.019218, -165.909652
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE NON-INSTRUMENTED RATED PILOT-IN-COMMAND ATTEMPTED VISUAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FOG, THE ICING CONDITIONS, AND THE PILOT'S OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS PERSONAL ABILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2788X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051588
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HODGES JUNE M
Address
PO BOX 187
Status
Deregistered
City
KOTZEBUE
State / Zip Code
AK 99752-0187
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA038