Accident Cessna 185E N2783J, Wednesday 30 June 1971
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Date:Wednesday 30 June 1971
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic C185 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 185E
Owner/operator:private
Registration: N2783J
MSN: 185-1533
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Northway, AK -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Baultoff Creek,Alas
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
aircraft found in box canyon. Rcvry date 7/1/71.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: ANC72FAA01
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 5 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

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