CESSNA A185F
Trapper Creek, AK — May 21, 2025
Event Information
| Date | May 21, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA057 |
| Event ID | 20250630200419 |
| Location | Trapper Creek, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.14889, -150.85628 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| 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’s improper flare while landing on glassy water, which resulted in a hard 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.