Aviation accident ANC10FA004

1 fatal · CESSNA A185E · 2009-10-14 · Healy, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC10FA004
Event ID: 20091015X10841
Type: Accident
Date: 2009-10-14
Location: Healy, AK, USA
Coordinates: 63.619445, -149.901107

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: A185E
Registration: N2764J
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude over rising terrain in conditions conducive to turbulence/downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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