Accident · 2009-08-16
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-08-16
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 185 (N8209U)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- WRANGELL MOUNTAIN AIR INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- WRANGELL MOUNTAIN AIR INC
Probable cause
The separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to control the airplane.
Source: NTSB case ANC09LA083Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 59 | Class 2 (2009-05-04) | 10,241 total · 3,700 in this make/model · 10,200 as PIC · 290 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.