Accident · 2012-10-21
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-10-21
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA A185E (N1694M)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- TALKEETNA AIR TAXI INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- TALKEETNA AIR TAXI INC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Source: NTSB case ANC13CA005Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane / Helicopter | 68 | Class 2 (2012-04-23) | 18,000 total · 1,000 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.