N8085L

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172HS/N: 17256285

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 29, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA056
Location
Manokotak, AK
Event ID
20250629200411
Coordinates
58.814722, -159.485720
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to recognize the wind direction, resulting in a tailwind landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17256285
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
172HC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DOWNS WARREN
Address
PO BOX 463
City
DILLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
AK 99576-0463
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# ANC25LA056