Summary
On July 01, 1989, a Cessna 185F (N6305E) was involved in an incident near Dillingham, AK. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT & A STRONG DOWNDRAFT.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6305E.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 1, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA112
Location
DILLINGHAM, AK
Event ID
20001213X28475
Coordinates
58.820316, -157.860244
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT & A STRONG DOWNDRAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HOTCHKISS LEE A
Address
PO BOX 10201
Status
Deregistered
City
DILLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
AK 99576
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# ANC89LA112