CESSNA 185
Kenney Lake, AK — July 6, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 6, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA053 |
| Event ID | 20210707103436 |
| Location | Kenney Lake, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.73180, -144.94360 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 185 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
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.