ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377566
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| Date: | Tuesday 12 March 1985 |
| Time: | 23:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 170B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2859C |
| MSN: | 26402 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1954 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1240 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL C-145 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Circle, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KCRC) |
| Circle Hot Sprg, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT TOOK OFF AT NIGHT FROM A SNOW COVERED RWY WITH NO RWY LIGHTS. HE REPORTED THAT AFTER THE ACFT LIFTED OFF, HE LOST VISUAL REFERENCES DUE TO THE DARKNESS. SHORTLY AFTER THAT, THE ACFT SETTLED INTO ALDERS, WILLOW BRUSH & DEEP SNOW & WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED BEFORE COMING TO REST. REPORTEDLY, THERE WERE NO LIGHTS OR VISUAL REFERENCES BEYOND THE END OF THE RWY.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC85LA055
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 14:03 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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