N4659C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170B S/N: 25603

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 17, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA043
Location
SULATNA CROSS, AK
Event ID
20001212X22649
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY ASSESS THE EXISTING SNOW CONDITIONS AND SURROUNDING TERRAIN (PREFLIGHT PLANNING) PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE LIGHTING CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S OVER CONFIDENCE IN THE AIRPLANE'S PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES AND THE SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
25603
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
170B C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BEESLEY CATTLE COMPANY LLC
Address
2114 CHURCH ST
City
PORT GIBSON
State / Zip Code
MS 39150-2937
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# ANC90LA043