SERS · CESSNA 172N · 2013-02-05 · Kalskag, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC13LA021
Event ID
20130206X33419
Type
Accident
Date
2013-02-05
Location
Kalskag, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.536388, -160.341384
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registration
N5290J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to take off into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and the subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the severity of the rear seat passenger’s injuries was the incorrect installation of the rear seat belts.