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July 6, 2021 · Cessna 185 · N185YT
Kenney Lake, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kenney Lake, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N185YT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC21LA053
The pilot reported that, just after takeoff from a remote off-airport landing site, the airplane’s left wing impacted a small sapling tree which resulted in a loss of directional control. The pilot attempted to correct for the loss of control to no avail. The airplane subsequently impacted a stand of trees sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, just after takeoff from a remote off-airport landing site, the airplane’s left wing impacted a small sapling tree which resulted in a loss of directional control. The pilot attempted to correct for the loss of control to no avail. The airplane subsequently impacted a stand of trees sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN185YT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 D20B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind160° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 41 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC