Aviation Accident Summary ANC92LA008

DOG SALMON RIV, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N2756J

CESSNA A185E

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE ON A SLOW SHALLOW APPROACH TO A SHORT LANDING STRIP, HE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT JUST SHORT OF THE STRIP. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY LANDED HARD.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNDRAFT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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