N79PK

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185 S/N: 18503837

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 5, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA054
Location
BELLINGHAM, WA
Event ID
20001213X28000
Coordinates
48.790004, -122.410812
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'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE LOSS OF LIFT DUE TO ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE WINGS, HIS FAILURE TO CONTROL THE RATE OF DESCENT, AND POOR INFLIGHT DECISION MAKING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FATIGUE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503837
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
185 C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOTTTOMLEY WILLIAM K
Address
PO BOX 2260
City
WHITE SALMON
State / Zip Code
WA 98672-2260
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# SEA89LA054