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August 2, 1985 · Cessna C-182K · N3121Q
Port Alsworth, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Port Alsworth, AK
Aircraft
Cessna C-182K
Tail Number
N3121Q
Operator
George D Walton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85LA144
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND STATED THAT HE MISJUDGED HIS HEIGHT ABOVE THE RUNWAY'S SURFACE AFTER MAKING HIS APPROACH FROM OVER THE WATER. HE FLARED 10 TO 15 FOOT ABOVE THE GROUND. UPON TOUCHDOWN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IT LEFT THE RUNWAY'S SURFACE AND NOSED OVER.
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THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND STATED THAT HE MISJUDGED HIS HEIGHT ABOVE THE RUNWAY'S SURFACE AFTER MAKING HIS APPROACH FROM OVER THE WATER. HE FLARED 10 TO 15 FOOT ABOVE THE GROUND. UPON TOUCHDOWN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IT LEFT THE RUNWAY'S SURFACE AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length1000 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-182K
Tail NumberN3121Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge D Walton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourcePILO