N2212TCESSNA 185 1991-12-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 185 S/N: 185-1364

Summary

On December 14, 1991, a Cessna 185 (N2212T) was involved in an accident near Ketchikan, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS INCLUDE A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR THE MANEUVER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2212T.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 14, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC92LA019
Location
KETCHIKAN, AK
Event ID
20001212X18533
Coordinates
55.610607, -131.580215
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS INCLUDE A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR THE MANEUVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
185-1364
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
185 C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILLS TERRY R
Address
PO BOX 1046
Status
Deregistered
City
WARD COVE
State / Zip Code
AK 99928
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# ANC92LA019