N8070Z

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 206 S/N: U206-0470

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 2, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA152
Location
FORT YUKON, AK
Event ID
20001211X15556
Coordinates
66.560287, -145.249160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FATIGUE FAILURE OF AN ENGINE CYLINDER PRECIPITATED BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND INTENTIONALLY EXCEEDING THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE RATINGS IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT IN THE GROSSLY OVERWEIGHT CONDITION. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH GRASS. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE PASSENGER'S INJURY WAS THE UNSECURED CARGO.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U206-0470
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
206 C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
U206A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RIVERS LARRY R
Address
PO BOX 507
City
TALKEETNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99676-0507
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# ANC92LA152