Aviation accident ANC01LA147

Name: aviation accident: Cessna 206 near Galena (2001-09-24)
Start: 2001-09-24
Location: Galena, AK, USA

NONE · Cessna 206 · 2001-09-24 · Galena, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC01LA147
Event ID: 20011003X02030
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-09-24
Location: Galena, AK, USA
Coordinates: 65.133331, -155.666671

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 2
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 206
Registration: N35962
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are a variable wind, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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