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May 12, 1985 · Cessna 207A · N1809Q
Emmonak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Emmonak, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207A
Tail Number
N1809Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85LA109
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND STATED HE WAS PASSED BY THE AIRPLANE N9975M AND DID NOT SEE IT AGAIN UNTIL HE WAS AT HIS RIGHT REAR AND SLIGHTLY BELOW. THE PROPELLER OF N9975M STRUCK THE AILERON AND DURING THE EVASIVE MANEUVERING THE LEFT MAIN GEAR OF N9975M STRUCK THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND ELEVATOR. THE PILOT STATED THE AIRPLANE REACTED NORMALLY BUT HE EXPERIENCED HEAVY CONTROL PRESSURES. HE LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT AT ST. MARY'S ALASKA.
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THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND STATED HE WAS PASSED BY THE AIRPLANE N9975M AND DID NOT SEE IT AGAIN UNTIL HE WAS AT HIS RIGHT REAR AND SLIGHTLY BELOW. THE PROPELLER OF N9975M STRUCK THE AILERON AND DURING THE EVASIVE MANEUVERING THE LEFT MAIN GEAR OF N9975M STRUCK THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND ELEVATOR. THE PILOT STATED THE AIRPLANE REACTED NORMALLY BUT HE EXPERIENCED HEAVY CONTROL PRESSURES. HE LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT AT ST. MARY'S ALASKA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207A
Tail NumberN1809Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300 | Continental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility90 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO