N9237MCESSNA 207 1992-11-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 207 S/N: 20700678

Summary

On November 11, 1992, a Cessna 207 (N9237M) was involved in an accident near Ekwok, AK. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 5 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOTS IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, HER INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER, AND THE FOG AND ICING CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC93LA014. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9237M.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 11, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC93LA014
Location
EKWOK, AK
Event ID
20001211X15976
Coordinates
59.350814, -157.480148
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOTS IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, HER INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER, AND THE FOG AND ICING CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700678
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
207 C207
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WREN AIR INC
Address
BOX 67
Status
Deregistered
City
DILLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
AK 99576
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# ANC93LA014