N5081HCESSNA 185A 1991-07-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 185A S/N: 18503221

Summary

On July 06, 1991, a Cessna 185A (N5081H) was involved in an accident near Valdez, 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: LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON DURING AN APPROACH TO LAND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91FA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5081H.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 6, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91FA090
Location
VALDEZ, AK
Event ID
20001212X17399
Coordinates
61.149757, -146.809280
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON DURING AN APPROACH TO LAND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503221
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
185A C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ORCA AIR INC DBA
Address
PO BOX 731
Status
Deregistered
City
CORDOVA
State / Zip Code
AK 99574
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# ANC91FA090