N4874QCESSNA 185F 1992-07-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185F S/N: 18503567

Summary

On July 01, 1992, a Cessna 185F (N4874Q) was involved in an incident near Ekuk, 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 SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION ON THE SURFACE OF THE LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA099. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4874Q.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 1, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA099
Location
EKUK, AK
Event ID
20001211X14761
Coordinates
55.920928, -159.490814
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION ON THE SURFACE OF THE LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503567
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
185F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Address
13500 E JENSEN AVE
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9430
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# ANC92LA099