CESSNA 172R

Hope, AK, December 31, 2020

Event Information

DateDecember 31, 2020
Event TypeACC
LocationHope, AK
CountryUSA
Coordinates60.90678, -149.62317
AirportHOPE
Highest InjuryMINR
NTSB NumberANC21LA010
Event ID20210105102493

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172R
Registration #N949AF
OperatorELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE AERO CLUB
OwnerELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE AERO CLUB
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDUSK
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None1
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for 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.

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