Aviation accident ANC97FA121

3 fatal · Cessna U206G · 1997-08-12 · HALIBUT COVE, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC97FA121
Event ID: 20001208X08523
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-08-12
Location: HALIBUT COVE, AK, USA
Coordinates: 59.400108, -151.319824

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: U206G
Registration: N756AD
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions which led the pilot to maneuver within the confines of the lake to avoid surrounding terrain and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the terrain-induced turbulence and gusts.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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