N73128CESSNA 207 1990-02-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 207 S/N: 20700562

Summary

On February 27, 1990, a Cessna 207 (N73128) was involved in an incident near Takotna, AK. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING, HIS EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, HIS FAILURE TO GO AROUND WHILE HE STILL HAD SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED, THE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND THE SNOWBANK.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA035. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N73128.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 27, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA035
Location
TAKOTNA, AK
Event ID
20001212X22503
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING, HIS EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, HIS FAILURE TO GO AROUND WHILE HE STILL HAD SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED, THE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND THE SNOWBANK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700562
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
207 C207
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OSOWSKI WES A
Address
3141 LAKEVIEW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
KODIAK
State / Zip Code
AK 99615
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# ANC90LA035