N9970MCESSNA 207A 1992-08-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 207A S/N: 20700769

Summary

On August 08, 1992, a Cessna 207A (N9970M) was involved in an accident near St. Michael, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN, AND THE LOW CEILING WEATHER CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA122. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9970M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 8, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA122
Location
ST. MICHAEL, AK
Event ID
20001211X15282
Coordinates
63.469741, -162.109405
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN, AND THE LOW CEILING WEATHER CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700769
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
207A C207
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GUSSIC VENTURES
Address
7325 FOXRIDGE CIRCLE 1
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99518
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# ANC92LA122