N98785CESSNA 172 1991-08-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17276352

Summary

On August 23, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N98785) was involved in an accident near Eklutna Lake, AK. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91FA132. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N98785.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 23, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91FA132
Location
EKLUTNA LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001212X17734
Coordinates
61.409809, -149.170944
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276352
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILBUR JOSEPH
Address
1740 EAST 5TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99501
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# ANC91FA132