N4005YCESSNA 185 1989-07-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 185 S/N: 0205

Summary

On July 31, 1989, a Cessna 185 (N4005Y) was involved in an accident near Tozitna River, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT. HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS, UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND TREES WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA131. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4005Y.

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