MINR · Cessna 185 · 1996-07-28 · TALKEETNA, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC96LA107
Event ID
20001208X06142
Type
Accident
Date
1996-07-28
Location
TALKEETNA, AK, USA
Coordinates
62.449005, -149.790542
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
185
Registration
N70018
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for departure and his selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors in the accident were soft, snow covered terrain and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.