N9706HCESSNA 185 1989-09-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 185 S/N: 18503463

Summary

On September 30, 1989, a Cessna 185 (N9706H) was involved in an accident near Shotgun Hills, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY EVALUATE THE EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN BOTH PERSONAL ABILITY AND THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT ALONG WITH THE DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9706H.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 30, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA178
Location
SHOTGUN HILLS, AK
Event ID
20001213X29287
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY EVALUATE THE EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN BOTH PERSONAL ABILITY AND THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT ALONG WITH THE DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503463
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
185 C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ODGERS RICHARD C
Address
935 E 79TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99518-3140
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# ANC89LA178