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May 24, 1990 · Cessna 185 · N1095F
Uganik Bay, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Uganik Bay, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N1095F
Operator
Markair Express
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA076
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER A WATER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT AND GUSTY WINDS. IT THEN ENTERED AN UNCOMMANDED ROLL & DESCENT. THE PILOT LEVELED THE WINGS, BUT THE AIRCRAFT HIT THE WATER BEFORE HE COULD STOP THE DESCENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DOWNDRAFTS AND GUSTY WINDS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER A WATER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT AND GUSTY WINDS. IT THEN ENTERED AN UNCOMMANDED ROLL & DESCENT. THE PILOT LEVELED THE WINGS, BUT THE AIRCRAFT HIT THE WATER BEFORE HE COULD STOP THE DESCENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN1095F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMarkair Express
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO