On August 23, 1990, a Cessna 185 (registration N185GJ) operated by Clifton, Jesse was involved in an aviation accident near Nenana, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, attributed to alcohol intoxication. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A floatplane lost directional control during a water takeoff and struck a bank. The pilot tested positive for alcohol intoxication shortly after the accident.
What happened
During a water takeoff, the pilot lost directional control of the floatplane, causing it to collide with a bank. No preimpact part failure or malfunction of the aircraft was found. The pilot submitted to an alcohol intoximeter test about 24 minutes after the accident. The test indicated a blood/alcohol level of 269 mg% (0.269%).
The investigation
The investigation found no preimpact part failure or malfunction of the aircraft.
Findings
The pilot lost directional control during the takeoff phase. The pilot had a blood/alcohol level of 269 mg% (0.269%).
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, attributed to alcohol intoxication.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 23 Aug 1990 Cessna 185 accident near Nenana, AK?
A floatplane lost directional control during a water takeoff and struck a bank. The pilot tested positive for alcohol intoxication shortly after the accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Aug 1990 involved a Cessna 185, registration N185GJ, operated by Clifton, Jesse, at Nenana, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, attributed to alcohol intoxication.
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