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August 19, 1986 · Cessna 172RGII · N4856V
Kotlik, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kotlik, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 172RGII
Tail Number
N4856V
Operator
North Wind Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC86LA131
THE PILOT STATED ON APPROACH HE SPOTTED WHAT APPEARED TO BE THE AIRPORT FROM SEVERAL MILES OFF. INSTEAD OF LANDING AT THE AIRPORT, HE LANDED AT A GRAVEL BAR. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK.
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THE PILOT STATED ON APPROACH HE SPOTTED WHAT APPEARED TO BE THE AIRPORT FROM SEVERAL MILES OFF. INSTEAD OF LANDING AT THE AIRPORT, HE LANDED AT A GRAVEL BAR. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RGII
Tail NumberN4856V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorth Wind Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO