Summary
On April 12, 1989, a Cessna 185 (N9850X) was involved in an incident near Trinity Lake, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO LAND.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA058. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9850X.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 12, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA058
Location
TRINITY LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001213X28014
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 SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO LAND.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HEKTNER DOUGLAS M
Address
PO BOX 451
Status
Deregistered
City
GIRDWOOD
State / Zip Code
AK 99587-0451
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# ANC89LA058