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October 14, 1985 · Cessna 207A · N9570M
Nelson Island, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Nelson Island, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207A
Tail Number
N9570M
Operator
Hageland Aviations Services
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC86LA003
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LOST 90 PERCENT OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND AN ALARMING RATE OF LOST OF ALTITUDE. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS 140 DEGREES AT 30 KNOTS WITH GUST 40 KNOTS. CHIEF PILOT STATED CROSSING THE ISLAND AT A HIGHER ALTITUDE WOULD HAVE HELPED THE PILOT IN CONTROLLING THE AIRCRAFT.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LOST 90 PERCENT OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND AN ALARMING RATE OF LOST OF ALTITUDE. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS 140 DEGREES AT 30 KNOTS WITH GUST 40 KNOTS. CHIEF PILOT STATED CROSSING THE ISLAND AT A HIGHER ALTITUDE WOULD HAVE HELPED THE PILOT IN CONTROLLING THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207A
Tail NumberN9570M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHageland Aviations Services
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 520-F · Reciprocating · 306
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 30 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourcePILO