On September 13, 1983, a Cessna 206 (registration N8273G) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A float plane collided with wires and crashed inverted during a forced landing after the engine stopped. The pilot, descending for the Fort Hood segment when the engine quit, believed he may have run a tank dry.
Incident Summary
During a forced landing following an engine stoppage, an aircraft collided with wires and came to rest tail first in an inverted position. The pilot was descending from 1,200 feet to 600 feet for the Fort Hood segment of the flight when the engine ceased operating. The weather at the time was visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
Pilot Statements
The pilot reported that he was flying a float plane and attempted to reach mud flats but realized he would not make it, so he diverted toward an open area. He stated that he saw the wires too late to avoid them. The pilot believed that he might have run one fuel tank dry before switching the tank selector.
What happened in the 13 Sept 1983 Cessna 206 accident near Anchorage, AK?
A float plane collided with wires and crashed inverted during a forced landing after the engine stopped. The pilot, descending for the Fort Hood segment when the engine quit, believed he may have run a tank dry.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Sept 1983 involved a Cessna 206, registration N8273G, at Anchorage, AK.
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