NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N60859 and the event date: after May 3, 1972, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ANC99LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilot Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, a downdraft, and swampy terrain.NTSB ANC97LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSitka, AKfailure of the pilot(s) to properly flare the airplane during a simulated forced landing. The excessive rate of descent on final approach was a related factor.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N60859 and the event date: after May 3, 1972, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19990919027859ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Pilot Point, AK(.19) On September 19, 1999, about 1030 Alaska daylight time, a float equipped Cessna 185F airplane, N60859, sustained substantial damage after colliding with terrain during takeoff from a remote lake, about 18 miles southeast of Pilot Point, Alaska, at…Accident 19970619018419ASimulated Forced Landing/Tkof · Sitka, AK(.4)The certificated commercial pilot (first pilot) was receiving training in preparation for a CFR part 135 check ride in a float equipped airplane. The company's chief pilot (second pilot), was seated in the right front seat of the airplane. The second…
Other aircraft with N60859 · 3
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N60859 now.