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June 20, 1993 · Cessna 185 · N1679Z

Victory, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Victory, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N1679Z
Operator
Hansen Jan K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC93LA106

THE PILOT MADE A LOW PASS OVER THE GRAVEL AIRSTRIP AND IT APPEARED TO BE DRY AND DEBRIS FREE. HE LANDED AND DURING THE ROLL OUT THE LEFT WHEEL HIT SOFT MUD. HE ATTEMPTED A GO AROUND BUT THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND IT STRUCK THE TREES AND ALDER BUSHES ADJACENT TO THE AIRSTRIP.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING.

Full Narrative

On June 20, 1993, at 1115 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N1679Z, registered to and operated by the Pilot-in-Command, collided with trees and bushes during an aborted landing and go around attempt on a gravel airstrip near Victory, Alaska. The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, departed Anchorage, Alaska and the destination was the accident site. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The Private Certificated Pilot-in-Command and the two passengers were not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. According to the Pilot-in-Command he made a low pass and the gravel strip appeared to be dry and free of debris. he line up for a new approach and landed by the red drums marking the threshold. The roll out appeared normal and then the left wheel hit some soft mud. He attempted a go around but the airplane would not accelerate and it ran into the trees and alder bushes adjacent to the airstrip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN1679Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHansen Jan K
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-F · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility90 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data