Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC21LA051

Hoonah, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N1199Q

CESSNA A185F

Analysis

The pilot reported that after landing and during the rollout, he became distracted and failed to maintain directional control. The airplane exited the runway, rolled down an embankment and impacted terrain and was subsequently destroyed by post-crash fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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