Aviation accident ANC97FA051

2 fatal · Cessna 185 · 1997-04-09 · TATITLEK, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC97FA051
Event ID: 20001208X07638
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-04-09
Location: TATITLEK, AK, USA
Coordinates: 60.880058, -146.650772

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 2
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 185
Registration: N59AK
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: MINR

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The command pilots of both airplanes inadequate visual outlook which led to their failure to see and avoid each other's airplane. A factor associated with the accident was sunglare.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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