N4861QCESSNA 185 1990-09-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 185 S/N: 18503563

Summary

On September 13, 1990, a Cessna 185 (N4861Q) was involved in an accident near Talkeetna, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL OR MUSH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA172. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4861Q.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 13, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA172
Location
TALKEETNA, AK
Event ID
20001212X24158
Coordinates
62.449546, -149.790039
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL OR MUSH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503563
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
185 C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIRCRAFT SALVAGE & REBUILD INC
Address
100 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
OMAK
State / Zip Code
WA 98841-9351
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# ANC90LA172