NTSB Identification: ANC86FA020.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 29247.
Accident occurred Monday, December 23, 1985 in LAKE CLARK PASS, AK
Aircraft: CESSNA 182, registration: N5009D
Injuries: 2 Fatal.
NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH RISING TERRAIN WHILE MANEUVERING IN A MOUNTAIN PASS. LOW CEILINGS, 40 TO 50 KT WINDS AND RAIN SHOWERS WERE REPORTED IN THE AREA AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION..IMPROPER..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER..INTENTIONAL..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
HAZARDOUS WEATHER ADVISORY..NOT UNDERSTOOD..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
PROPER ALTITUDE..NOT MAINTAINED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..HIGH TERRAIN
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..FOG
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..HIGH WIND
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..LOW CEILING
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..RAIN
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