CESSNA 185
Anchorage, AK — October 20, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 20, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA002 |
| Event ID | 20201023102180 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.41609, -149.50830 |
| Airport | Birchwood Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 185 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion onto soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot while landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.