N1047F

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185F S/N: 18502704

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 29, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA081
Location
KAHILTNA GLAC, AK
Event ID
20001213X28226
Coordinates
62.449890, -149.790084
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO COMMIT HIMSELF TO A LANDING BEFORE COMPLETING AN EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER IN THE VICINITY OF THE LANDING SITE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SNOWBANK OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY WITH WHICH THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502704
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
185F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BONDURANT JOK
Address
PO BOX 491
City
TALKEETNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99676-0491
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# ANC89LA081