N6588ZCESSNA 206G 1989-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 206G S/N: U20606329

Summary

On July 27, 1989, a Cessna 206G (N6588Z) was involved in an accident near Iliamna, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT & HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE SPEED TO FLY. THE TERRAIN (BANK) WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6588Z.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 27, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA129
Location
ILIAMNA, AK
Event ID
20001213X28707
Coordinates
59.850410, -154.559097
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT & HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE SPEED TO FLY. THE TERRAIN (BANK) WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U20606329
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
206G C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MERLE W DBA
Address
PO BOX 42406
Status
Deregistered
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73123
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# ANC89LA129