N1853QCESSNA U206F2022-03-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA U206FS/N: U20602943

Summary

On March 05, 2022, a Cessna U206F (N1853Q) was involved in an accident near Newhalen, AK. The accident resulted in 4 serious injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1853Q.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 5, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA022
Location
Newhalen, AK
Event ID
20220307104735
Coordinates
59.648403, -154.985160
Nearest Airport
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