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January 2, 1982 · Cessna 180 · N7641A
Skwenta, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Skwenta, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N7641A
Operator
Larry a Kuhn
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC82FAG14
THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FINGER LAKE AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 AST FOR A SHORT ICE FISHING TRIP TO FISH LAKES. THE AIRCRAFT NEVER RETURNED AND A SEARCH WAS STARTED. THE WRECKAGE WAS LOCATED NEAR THE KAHILTNA RIVER ABOUT 5 MILES FROM THE INTENDED DESTINATION ON 1/11/82.
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THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FINGER LAKE AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 AST FOR A SHORT ICE FISHING TRIP TO FISH LAKES. THE AIRCRAFT NEVER RETURNED AND A SEARCH WAS STARTED. THE WRECKAGE WAS LOCATED NEAR THE KAHILTNA RIVER ABOUT 5 MILES FROM THE INTENDED DESTINATION ON 1/11/82.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AHST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN7641A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLarry a Kuhn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470K · Reciprocating · 265
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind7° @ 7 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 0 C
Altimeter0