N949AFCESSNA 172R2020-12-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172RS/N: 17280449

Summary

On December 31, 2020, a Cessna 172R (N949AF) was involved in an accident near Hope, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N949AF.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 31, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC21LA010
Location
Hope, AK
Event ID
20210105102493
Coordinates
60.906780, -149.623170
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17280449
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
172RC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE AERO CLUB
Address
PO BOX 6292
Status
Deregistered
City
ELMENDORF AFB
State / Zip Code
AK 99506-6292
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# ANC21LA010