N9975MCESSNA 207 1992-07-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 207 S/N: 20700772

Summary

On July 20, 1992, a Cessna 207 (N9975M) was involved in an incident near Dillingham, 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 IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT AND CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO SECURE A LOOSE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA108. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9975M.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 20, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA108
Location
DILLINGHAM, AK
Event ID
20001211X15025
Coordinates
58.819610, -157.860214
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 IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT AND CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO SECURE A LOOSE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700772
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
207 C207
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA108