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March 4, 1995 · Cessna 185F · N6166N

Port Alsworth, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Port Alsworth, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185F
Tail Number
N6166N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC95LA032

THE PILOT, FLYING FROM THE RIGHT SEAT, WAS LANDING ON A REMOTE AIRSTRIP WITH TWO PASSENGERS ON A PERSONAL CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN IN CALM WIND CONDITIONS, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT SHE INADVERTENTLY DEPRESSED THE RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL AS A RESULT OF WEARING LARGE BOOTS. THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK A SNOW BERM ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP. THE AIRPLANE RECEIVED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT GEAR, LEFT WING, AND LEFT STABILIZER.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

Full Narrative

On March 4, 1995, about 1300 Alaska standard time, a wheel equipped Cessna 185F, N6166N, sustained substantial damage when it crashed during landing at a private airstrip at Port Alsworth, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) cross- country personal flight when the accident occurred. The certificated private pilot (the first pilot), seated in the right front seat, the owner (the second pilot), seated in the left front seat, and one additional passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed. The flight originated from a frozen lake about 20 miles west of Iliamna, Alaska, at 1230 as a continuing portion of the flight. The owner reported that after touchdown, the first pilot who was performing the landing, inadvertently depressed the right brake pedal as the result of wearing large boots. The airplane swerved to the right and struck a berm on the right edge of the runway. The airplane received damage to the left landing gear, left wing, left horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The owner indicated that the wind conditions were calm.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 AKST
Nearest AirportPort Alsworth (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 185F
Tail NumberN6166N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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