On March 2, 1985, a Cessna 175 (registration N9386B) was involved in an aviation accident near Bancroft, ID. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Aircraft N9386B, one of two returning to Bancroft Airport, impacted level terrain after the pilot flew over his house. Weather included snow showers and blowing snow.
Accident Overview
The aircraft, registration N9386B, impacted level terrain approximately 500 yards east of the Bancroft Airport. The airplane contacted the ground left wing first and cartwheeled. The wreckage was located along what would have been a base leg for runway 25.
Flight History
N9386B was one of two aircraft returning to Bancroft from Preston, Idaho. During the flight, the weather deteriorated with snow showers and blowing snow. While the other aircraft was landing at Bancroft, the pilot of N9386B elected to fly over his house before landing. The pilot's wife heard the aircraft fly over and became concerned when he did not return home.
Wreckage Location
The accident site was on level terrain east of the airport, aligned with the base leg of runway 25. The aircraft sustained damage consistent with a cartwheel maneuver after the left wing struck the ground.