On December 5, 1994, a Cessna 206 (registration N756DA) operated by Loken Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Angoon, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane's impact with the beach and tree line while flying through heavy snow showers. 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 light aircraft crashed into a beach and subsequent tree line while navigating through heavy snow showers in the area, as reported by rescue personnel and other pilots operating nearby.
What happened
The accident airplane impacted the shoreline and subsequently struck a tree line. The impact occurred along a magnetic heading of 250 degrees, which ran almost parallel to the coastline. According to the Coast Guard helicopter pilot who performed the rescue, as well as other pilots operating in the vicinity, the area was experiencing numerous heavy snow showers at the time of the incident.
The investigation
The investigation relied heavily on witness accounts from aviation personnel present in the airspace. One pilot operating in the same area reported that conditions were severe enough to require landing on the water three separate times to wait out snow squalls, indicating significant and persistent weather hazards in the region.
Probable cause
The airplane's impact with the beach and tree line while flying through heavy snow showers.
What happened in the 5 Dec 1994 Cessna 206 accident near Angoon, AK?
A light aircraft crashed into a beach and subsequent tree line while navigating through heavy snow showers in the area, as reported by rescue personnel and other pilots operating nearby.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Dec 1994 involved a Cessna 206, registration N756DA, operated by Loken Aviation, at Angoon, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The airplane's impact with the beach and tree line while flying through heavy snow showers.
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