# NTSB ANC93LA106: Cessna 185, N1679Z, Victory, AK, June 20, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 20, 1993, 11:15 local (19:15 UTC)
- Place: Victory, AK
- Coordinates: 61.620414, -148.980087 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=61.6204&lon=-148.9801&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 30, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 2373
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC93LA106
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/2373/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA106

## Probable cause

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - soft
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, go-around (vfr)
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

THE PILOT MADE A LOW PASS OVER THE GRAVEL AIRSTRIP AND IT APPEARED TO BE DRY AND DEBRIS FREE.  HE LANDED AND DURING THE ROLL OUT THE LEFT WHEEL HIT SOFT MUD.  HE ATTEMPTED A GO AROUND BUT THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND IT STRUCK THE TREES AND ALDER BUSHES ADJACENT TO THE AIRSTRIP.

## Factual narrative

On June 20, 1993, at 1115 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N1679Z, registered to and operated by the Pilot-in-Command, collided with trees and bushes during an aborted landing and go around attempt on a gravel airstrip near Victory, Alaska.  The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, departed Anchorage, Alaska and the destination was the accident site.  No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed.  The Private Certificated Pilot-in-Command and the two passengers were not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged.

According to the Pilot-in-Command he made a low pass and the gravel strip appeared to be dry and free of debris.  he line up for a new approach and landed by the red drums marking the threshold.  The roll out appeared normal and then the left wheel hit some soft mud.  He attempted a go around but the airplane would not accelerate and it ran into the trees and alder bushes adjacent to the airstrip.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1679Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1679Z), registered now, S/N 185-0479, built 1962 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 185
- Registry model: [Cessna 185A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185a) (registry code 2072804) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental I0-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-i0-470-series) (registry code 17027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 185-0479
- Airframe hours: 4265
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-470-F 260 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Hansen, Jan K.
- Registered owner: Hansen, Jan K.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 2, 1992, 150 hours before
- Departed: ANC, ANCHORAGE, AK

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 60; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 3,170 total, 2,150 in this make and model, 3,170 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 90 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 7,500 ft broken
- Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 52 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19930620022679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930620022679A), Jun 20, 1993: Cessna 185A, Victory, AK, Substantial damage. Left wheel hit soft spot landing on a remote gravel strip. Tried go around but no acceleration. Ran into trees.

## Other investigations on N1679Z (1)

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 WPR11CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA215), Apr 30, 2011: Cessna 185A (N1679Z), Bend, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

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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