N2137Z

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 180 S/N: 18051237

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 2, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89FA155
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Event ID
20001213X29265
Coordinates
61.189090, -149.940887
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

OIL LEAK IN THE OIL COOLER. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: OIL FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH OBSCURED THE PILOT'S VISION (VISUAL PERCEPTION) AND HAMPERED HIS ABILITY TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT, AN OBJECT (ROCK), AND HIGH VEGETATION BESIDE THE AIRSTRIP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051237
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ANDERSON KENNETH L
Address
2906 WENDYS WAY
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99517
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# ANC89FA155