Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185 near Sterling, AK — 2018-04-12

Final reportGAA18CA211
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Date
2018-04-12
Location
Sterling, AK, USA
Airport
88AK
Aircraft
CESSNA A185
Registration
N8702Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land due to the sun glare.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the approach to land, the sun was directly in his eyes. He added that the airplane drifted to the left and the left wing struck a tree. The airplane continued to the left, struck more trees, and came to rest off the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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