N79SCCESSNA A185F 1989-09-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA A185F S/N: 18502406

Summary

On September 20, 1989, a Cessna A185F (N79SC) was involved in an accident near Nenana River, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. 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. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA167. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N79SC.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 20, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA167
Location
NENANA RIVER , AK
Event ID
20001213X29276
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502406
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
A185F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STICKNEY DAN W
Address
3118 CLEMANS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CLARKSTON
State / Zip Code
WA 99403
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# ANC89LA167