Aviation Accident Summary ANC87LA053

SKWENTNA, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N9618H

CESSNA 185F

Analysis

WHILE TAXIING ON SKIS AT EXCESS SPEED, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE IN A CROSSWIND. THE LANDING GEAR BOX FAILED CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRFRAME AND PROPELLER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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