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Aviation accident ANC99LA145

MINR · Cessna 185F · 1999-09-15 · DELTA JUNCTION, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC99LA145
Event ID
20001212X19671
Type
Accident
Date
1999-09-15
Location
DELTA JUNCTION, AK, USA
Coordinates
63.700046, -144.889785

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
Cessna
Model
185F
Registration
N85LC
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

Corrosion and a fatigue failure of the lower end of the landing gear strut. Factors in the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for life limits and inspection procedures.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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