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September 3, 1984 · Cessna 185 · N4839C
Cutler River, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Cutler River, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N4839C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84LA153
WHILE SPOTTING CARIBOU IN A DESCENT FROM 1500 FT MSL TO 1300 FT MSL, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE WHILE FLYING TOWARD A LAKE FOR THE FORCED LANDING. HE STATED THAT BECAUSE OF THE LOW ALT AND AIRSPEED HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE OR REACH THE LAKE. THE ACFT CRASHED ON A GRAVEL BAR. DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE ACCIDENT THE ACFT AND ENGINE COULD NOT BE RECOVERED FOR EXAMINATION.
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WHILE SPOTTING CARIBOU IN A DESCENT FROM 1500 FT MSL TO 1300 FT MSL, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE WHILE FLYING TOWARD A LAKE FOR THE FORCED LANDING. HE STATED THAT BECAUSE OF THE LOW ALT AND AIRSPEED HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE OR REACH THE LAKE. THE ACFT CRASHED ON A GRAVEL BAR. DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE ACCIDENT THE ACFT AND ENGINE COULD NOT BE RECOVERED FOR EXAMINATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN4839C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 8 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg