ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 273801
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| Date: | Saturday 19 August 2006 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Cessna U206G Stationair 6 II |
| Owner/operator: | Jim Air Inc |
| Registration: | N4975U |
| MSN: | U20605179 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 14760 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-550-F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | ca 2 mi SW of Whittier -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Anchorge, AK |
| Valdez Arm, Prince William Sound, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Encountered suddenly haze up Portage Pass. Whilst attempting to turn into clear air, floats struck rising terrain on the side of the pass. Pilot seriously injured. Three passengers only minor injured.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
Air International NOV 2006, p20
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Jan-2022 13:08 | TB | Added |
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