CESSNA U206F
Newhalen, AK — March 5, 2022
Event Information
| Date | March 5, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC22LA022 |
| Event ID | 20220307104735 |
| Location | Newhalen, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.64840, -154.98516 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | U206F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 4 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 5 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into 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.