CUTLER RIVER, AK, USA
N4839C
CESSNA 185
WHILE SPOTTING CARIBOU IN A DESCENT FROM 1500 FT MSL TO 1300 FT MSL, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE WHILE FLYING TOWARD A LAKE FOR THE FORCED LANDING. HE STATED THAT BECAUSE OF THE LOW ALT AND AIRSPEED HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE OR REACH THE LAKE. THE ACFT CRASHED ON A GRAVEL BAR. DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE ACCIDENT THE ACFT AND ENGINE COULD NOT BE RECOVERED FOR EXAMINATION.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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