N1292F

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA A-185-F S/N: 18502812

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 6, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89FA049
Location
PUNTILLA LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001213X27811
Coordinates
61.930484, -151.729492
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, THE TURN TO REVERSE COURSE MANEUVER PERFORMED AT THE REDUCED AIRSPEED AND POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND THE DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502812
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
A-185-F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RUSTAIR INC
Address
PO BOX 190867
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99519-0867
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# ANC89FA049