Cessna 185
Big Lake, AK, April 9, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 9, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Big Lake, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.57139, -149.96750 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA049 |
| Event ID | 20080528X00742 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 185 |
| Registration # | N185AR |
| Operator | Anthony Lee |
| Owner | Donna Plisga |
| 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 failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the wheel-ski equipped airplane related that while en route to his home airport, he encountered an area of transient snow showers along his flight path, which required him to fly further north than originally anticipated. He said that as he approached his destination airport, the engine began to lose power, and he selected a snow-covered meadow as a forced landing site. During touchdown, the wheel-skis sank in deep snow, and both main landing gear legs collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and noted that the reason for the loss of engine power was due to fuel exhaustion.
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.