Final
1 fatal
Oct 5, 2022
N217C crash at Fairbanks, AK
Cessna A185F — Nose over/nose down at AK28 (Fairbanks, AK)
DateOct 5, 2022
Tail numberN217C
AircraftCessna A185F · Cessna 185 Skywagon · C185
LocationAK28 — Fairbanks, AK
Phase of flightTaxi
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseANC23FA001
Probable cause
The improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing the airplane following the nose-over.
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