Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC86LA028

MERRILL PASS, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N3813D

CESSNA 182-A

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE COULD SEE THE WHITEOUT CONDITION AHEAD. DURING THE 180 DEG TURN THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE 3000 FOOT LEVEL OF THE MOUNTIAN PASS. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE WEATHER WAS A COMPLETE IFR WHITEOUT CONDITION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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