SERS · Cessna 172S · 2001-08-06 · COOPER LANDING, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC01FA100
Event ID
20010816X01704
Type
Accident
Date
2001-08-06
Location
COOPER LANDING, AK, USA
Coordinates
67.240348, -161.190307
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172S
Registration
N813SP
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate remedial action to disconnect the autopilot during an uncommanded altitude deviation while in cruise flight. Factors in the accident were activation of the autopilot; the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's autopilot system; her failure to attain the proper touchdown point during an emergency landing, and delayed go-around resulting in an overrun and collision with trees; the operator's insufficient training standards for the airplane, and the pilot's flight instructor's failure to provide adequate upgrade/transition training in the airplane.