NONE · Cessna 185 · 1997-08-09 · CHICKALOON, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC97LA120
Event ID
20001208X08531
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-09
Location
CHICKALOON, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.739234, -148.220458
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
185
Registration
N5246E
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
inadequate maintenance inspection and failure of the left main landing gear attachment due to fatigue. A factor was continuous use of the airplane for rough area, off-airport landings.