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January 9, 1985 · Cessna 207 · N9946M
Mt Village, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 9, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Mt Village, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207
Tail Number
N9946M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85LA034
TAKEOFF WAS PERFORMED DOWNHILL ON THE ICE COVERED 2200 FT GRAVEL AIRSTRIP. PLT STATED LIFTOFF WAS LATE BUT GIVEN THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN, THE TAKEOFF WAS CONTINUED RATHER THEN ABORTED. DURING CLIMB THE ACFT CONTACTED THE ROOF OF AN ABANDONED BUILDING. ACFT THEN SETTLED TO THE GROUND 90 DEGREES TO THE RWY HEADING.
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TAKEOFF WAS PERFORMED DOWNHILL ON THE ICE COVERED 2200 FT GRAVEL AIRSTRIP. PLT STATED LIFTOFF WAS LATE BUT GIVEN THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN, THE TAKEOFF WAS CONTINUED RATHER THEN ABORTED. DURING CLIMB THE ACFT CONTACTED THE ROOF OF AN ABANDONED BUILDING. ACFT THEN SETTLED TO THE GROUND 90 DEGREES TO THE RWY HEADING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:50 AKST
Nearest AirportMt Village (3nm SSE)
Runway16
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207
Tail NumberN9946M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 23 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO