N1853Q

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA U206FS/N: U20602943

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 5, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA022
Location
Newhalen, AK
Event ID
20220307104735
Coordinates
59.648403, -154.985160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
4
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U20602943
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
U206FC206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
U206F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SEND NORTH
Address
4227 SPENARD RD UNIT B
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99517-2905
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# ANC22LA022