CESSNA 172R
Hope, AK, December 31, 2020
Event Information
| Date | December 31, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hope, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.90678, -149.62317 |
| Airport | HOPE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA010 |
| Event ID | 20210105102493 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Registration # | N949AF |
| Operator | ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE AERO CLUB |
| Owner | ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE AERO CLUB |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
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.