ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 381688
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| Date: | Friday 17 June 1983 |
| Time: | 21:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 185 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3991Q |
| MSN: | 1850217 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2941 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | (n) Skwentna, AK -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Birchwood, AK (215) |
| Lake Creek Stp., AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT WAS GROUND LOOPED INTENTIONALLY TO PREVENT A COLLISION WITH PEOPLE OR BOATS. THE PILOT SAID HE HAD NO BRAKING ACTION DURING LANDING. HE BELIEVES SOMEONE LOOSENED THE PLUGS IN THE BOTTOM OF BOTH BRAKE CYLINDERS AND THESE PLUGS DROPPED OUT IN FLIGHT. HE SAID BOTH PLUGS WERE IN PLACE DURING PREFLIGHT AND BRAKING WAS GOOD WHILE TAXING FOR TAKEOFF. THE TAPPED THREADS FOR THOSE PLUGS WERE CLEAN AND SHINY DURING POST-ACCIDENT EXAMINATION.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC83LA099
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 06:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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