N1802R

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185 S/N: 18502518

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 21, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA031
Location
WILLOW, AK
Event ID
20001212X22360
Coordinates
61.889358, -149.730712
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA (UNSUITABLE TERRAIN) BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DEEP SNOW ON THE RUNWAY AND FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (FSS) SPECIALIST TO INFORM THE PILOT THAT THE RUNWAY WAS CLOSED TO WHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502518
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
185 C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MONTASKA MANAGEMENT INC
Address
7001 KITLISA DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1826
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# ANC90LA031