N9985MCESSNA 207A 1990-06-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 207A S/N: 20700775

Summary

On June 25, 1990, a Cessna 207A (N9985M) was involved in an accident near Aialak Bay, AK. The accident resulted in 5 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S ATTEMPT TO FLY UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULES WHILE IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LOW CEILING AND SURROUNDING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90FA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9985M.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 25, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90FA101
Location
AIALAK BAY, AK
Event ID
20001212X23296
Coordinates
60.049903, -149.329956
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
5
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S ATTEMPT TO FLY UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULES WHILE IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LOW CEILING AND SURROUNDING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700775
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
207A C207
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TRAIL LAKE FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 269
Status
Deregistered
City
SEWARD
State / Zip Code
AK 99604
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# ANC90FA101