N4005Y

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 185 S/N: 0205

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 31, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA131
Location
TOZITNA RIVER , AK
Event ID
20001213X28708
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT. HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS, UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND TREES WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
0205
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
185 C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
185A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WAREHAM CHARLES L
Address
24865 TEAL LOOP
City
CHUGIAK
State / Zip Code
AK 99567
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# ANC89LA131