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June 29, 1989 · Cessna 206 · N3902G
Bear Creek No.1, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Bear Creek No.1, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 206
Tail Number
N3902G
Operator
Brooks Fuel
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC89LA108
THIS PRIVATE PILOT CRASHED WHILE HAULING FUEL INTO A PRIVATE MOUNTAINOUS AIRSTRIP. HE REPORTED THAT HE LANDED HARD FROM ABOUT 15 FEET WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT. THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED, AT WHICH TIME THE PILOT LOST SIGHT OF THE RUNWAY, DUE TO LANDING INTO THE SUN. THE PILOT THEN LOST CONTROL, AND THE AIRPLANE CRASHED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY, THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND THE SUNGLARE.
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THIS PRIVATE PILOT CRASHED WHILE HAULING FUEL INTO A PRIVATE MOUNTAINOUS AIRSTRIP. HE REPORTED THAT HE LANDED HARD FROM ABOUT 15 FEET WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT. THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED, AT WHICH TIME THE PILOT LOST SIGHT OF THE RUNWAY, DUE TO LANDING INTO THE SUN. THE PILOT THEN LOST CONTROL, AND THE AIRPLANE CRASHED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:50 AKDT
Nearest AirportBear Creek No. 1 (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206
Tail NumberN3902G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrooks Fuel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 10 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO