# NTSB ANC90LA076: Cessna 185, N1095F, Uganik Bay, AK, May 24, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 24, 1990, 15:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Uganik Bay, AK
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 31, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 5370
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC90LA076
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/5370/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA076

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DOWNDRAFTS AND GUSTY WINDS.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - downdraft (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - water

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER A WATER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT AND GUSTY WINDS.  IT THEN ENTERED AN UNCOMMANDED ROLL & DESCENT.  THE PILOT LEVELED THE WINGS, BUT THE AIRCRAFT HIT THE WATER BEFORE HE COULD STOP THE DESCENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1095F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1095F), registered now, S/N 18502750 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 185
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (registry code 2072821) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18502750
- Airframe hours: 6531
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 135
- Operator: Markair Express
- Registered owner: Mark Air Express
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: AAIP, May 7, 1990, 40 hours before
- Departed: NONE
- Destination: KPY, PORT BAILEY, AK
- Flight plan: Company VFR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 48; commercial, airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 14,600 total, 8,500 in this make and model, 14,180 as pilot in command, 100 in the last 90 days, 60 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 90° at 10 knots, gusting 25
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 4,500 ft broken
- Temperature: 55 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19900524018979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900524018979A), May 24, 1990: Cessna A185F, Uganik Bay, AK, Substantial damage. Lost control on climbout in gusty winds and downdraft. Struck water at full power, damaged a float.

## Other investigations on N1095F (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA010), Oct 27, 1995: Cessna 185 (N1095F), Kodiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The check pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough water and adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA030), Feb 1, 1995: Cessna 185F (N1095F), W.Point Village, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE REMEDIAL REACTION AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL WERE FACTORS IN…
- [NTSB ANC81DAG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG06), Oct 21, 1980: Cessna 185 (N1095F), St Marys, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DA044), Mar 28, 1979: Cessna 185 (N1095F), Bethal, AK, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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