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June 14, 1984 · Cessna 185 · N714HP
Mccarthy, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mccarthy, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N714HP
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84LA095
THE ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH A ROBERTSON STOL MODIFICATION. THE OWNER/STUDENT PLT STATED THAT WHEN HE WAS ON FINAL APCH TO LAND AT HIS PRIVATE STRIP, THE STALL WARNING HORN S0UNDED. AT THAT TIME, HE INCREASED POWER & THE ACFT TURNED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT & STRUCK TREES. THE AIRSTRIP WAS LOCATED IN A NARROW CANYON & WAS SUSCEPTIBLE TO GUSTY WINDS; HOWEVER, THE PLT REPORTED THE WIND WAS CALM. HE WAS NOT ENDORSED FOR FLT IN THIS MAKE & MODEL OF ACFT.
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THE ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH A ROBERTSON STOL MODIFICATION. THE OWNER/STUDENT PLT STATED THAT WHEN HE WAS ON FINAL APCH TO LAND AT HIS PRIVATE STRIP, THE STALL WARNING HORN S0UNDED. AT THAT TIME, HE INCREASED POWER & THE ACFT TURNED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT & STRUCK TREES. THE AIRSTRIP WAS LOCATED IN A NARROW CANYON & WAS SUSCEPTIBLE TO GUSTY WINDS; HOWEVER, THE PLT REPORTED THE WIND WAS CALM. HE WAS NOT ENDORSED FOR FLT IN THIS MAKE & MODEL OF ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportMother Lode (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN714HP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:30
Weather SourceWFAC