Summary
On August 12, 1987, a Cessna 185E (N73WS) was involved in an accident near Ketchikan, AK. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, with 3 people uninjured out of 5 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA87FA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N73WS.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 12, 1987
NTSB Number
SEA87FA162
Location
KETCHIKAN, AK
Event ID
20001213X31929
Coordinates
55.609397, -131.580490
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
5
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FACTORIA AIRCRAFT
Address
2457 KAMBER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BELLEVUE
State / Zip Code
WA 98007
Country
United States
NTSB Investigation In Progress
Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA87FA162