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October 3, 1992 · Cessna A185E · N4755Q
Admiralty Isl, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Admiralty Isl, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A185E
Tail Number
N4755Q
Operator
Morton J Cook
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC93LA002
THE PILOT LANDED A WHEEL EQUIPPED CESSNA 185 ON A WELL USED BEACH LANDING AREA. AS THE AIRPLANE SLOWED AT THE END OF ITS LANDING ROLL-OUT, THE PILOT INITIATED A TAXI TURN. AT ABOUT THAT TIME, THE WHEELS ENCOUNTERED SOFT SAND AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER, DAMAGING THE WINGS AND VERTICAL STABILIZER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SOFT SAND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT LANDED A WHEEL EQUIPPED CESSNA 185 ON A WELL USED BEACH LANDING AREA. AS THE AIRPLANE SLOWED AT THE END OF ITS LANDING ROLL-OUT, THE PILOT INITIATED A TAXI TURN. AT ABOUT THAT TIME, THE WHEELS ENCOUNTERED SOFT SAND AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER, DAMAGING THE WINGS AND VERTICAL STABILIZER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportNo Name Beach Area (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185E
Tail NumberN4755Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMorton J Cook
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO