Accident Details
Date
Friday, March 7, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA030
Location
Highline Lake, AK
Event ID
20250403199961
Coordinates
61.737921, -151.383520
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
STRIPE JOSEPH
Address
4403 62ND AVE SE
City
OLYMPIA
State / Zip Code
WA 98513-4914
Country
United States
Analysis
On March 7, 2025, about 1430 Alaska standard time, a Cessna 185 airplane, N1718R, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Skwentna, Alaska. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The airplane was taxiing for takeoff from a remote snow-covered lake. The pilot reported that as he was turning the airplane for takeoff the right gear leg collapsed. The failed gear leg resulted in substantial damage to the landing gearbox and door post assembly.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC25LA030