Aviation accident ANC97LA112

Name: aviation accident: Cessna 206 near PALMER (1997-07-26)
Start: 1997-07-26
Location: PALMER, AK, USA

SERS · Cessna 206 · 1997-07-26 · PALMER, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC97LA112
Event ID: 20001208X08285
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-07-26
Location: PALMER, AK, USA
Coordinates: 61.620243, -148.980133

Injuries

Highest injury: SERS
Fatal: 0
Serious: 1
Minor: 2
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 206
Registration: N9412Z
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft, and an inadequate engine cylinder replacement by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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