Accident Cessna 172RGII N4856V,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 374384
 
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Date:Tuesday 19 August 1986
Time:13:30 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C172 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 172RGII
Owner/operator:
Registration: N4856V
MSN: 172RGO401
Total airframe hrs:1305 hours
Engine model:LYCOMING O-360-F1A6
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Kotlik, AK -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Mount'n Village, AK
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
THE PILOT STATED ON APPROACH HE SPOTTED WHAT APPEARED TO BE THE AIRPORT FROM SEVERAL MILES OFF. INSTEAD OF LANDING AT THE AIRPORT, HE LANDED AT A GRAVEL BAR. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK.

Probable Cause:

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: ANC86LA131
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB ANC86LA131

Revision history:

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