N64399

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185 S/N: 1851262

Summary

On September 29, 1989, a Cessna 185 (N64399) was involved in an incident near Trading Bay, AK. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE VISUAL APPROACH RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH A TREE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N64399.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 29, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA176
Location
TRADING BAY, AK
Event ID
20001213X29285
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE VISUAL APPROACH RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH A TREE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1851262
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
185 C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FONTENOT BRYAN J
Address
315 RAVEN CREST CIRCLES
Status
Deregistered
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577
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# ANC89LA176