2 fatal · CESSNA 172P · 2021-07-26 · Eagle River, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC21FA065
Event ID
20210727103564
Type
Accident
Date
2021-07-26
Location
Eagle River, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.198351, -149.13063
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172P
Registration
N65698
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) to activate as designed, and the mechanic’s failure to ensure the correct ELT was installed and all applicable airworthiness directives complied with in accordance with federal regulations.