N77316CESSNA 120 1991-03-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 120 S/N: 11758

Summary

On March 11, 1991, a Cessna 120 (N77316) was involved in an accident near Atigan Pass, AK. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT CONTINUED TO FLY VFR INTO IFR CONDITIONS. RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LOW CEILINGS, WHITEOUT CONDITIONS, AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77316.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 11, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA034
Location
ATIGAN PASS, AK
Event ID
20001212X16529
Coordinates
70.429801, -149.289566
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT CONTINUED TO FLY VFR INTO IFR CONDITIONS. RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LOW CEILINGS, WHITEOUT CONDITIONS, AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
11758
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
120 C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
(NONE)
Status
Deregistered
City
NORTH POLE
State / Zip Code
AK 99705
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# ANC91LA034