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| Date: | Sunday 30 July 1989 |
| Time: | 20:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 185 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4005Y |
| MSN: | 0205 |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-470 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tozitna River, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Chugiak, AK (Z15) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Probable Cause: IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT. HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS, UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND TREES WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC89LA131
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Mar-2024 17:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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