Aviation accident ANC01FA102

1 fatal · Cessna 185 · 2001-08-10 · TYONEK, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC01FA102
Event ID: 20010824X01772
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-08-10
Location: TYONEK, AK, USA
Coordinates: 61.385276, -151.38916

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 185
Registration: N4849C
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel system contamination with water, and the pilot's inadequate preflight procedures. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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