On August 5, 1996, a Cessna P206 (registration CFRVD) was involved in an aviation accident near Nome, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain, low ceilings and mountain obscuration. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A volunteer pilot, familiar with local terrain and weather, fueled his aircraft, received a weather briefing, and filed a flight plan before departing. The aircraft collided with terrain about 28 miles north of departure. Search and rescue reported marginal weather with mountain obscuration, low ceilings, and reduced visibility.
Background
The pilot, who was providing volunteer pilot services, had familiarity with the terrain and meteorological conditions in the geographic vicinity of the accident. He fueled the aircraft the evening before the flight.
Preflight Preparations
Prior to departure, the pilot received a weather briefing and filed a flight plan. He then departed for his intended destination.
Accident
The aircraft collided with terrain approximately 28 miles north of the departure point.
Environmental Conditions
According to search and rescue personnel, the weather in the area at the time of the search was marginal, with mountain obscuration, low ceilings, and reduced visibility.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 5 Aug 1996 Cessna P206 accident near Nome, AK?
A volunteer pilot, familiar with local terrain and weather, fueled his aircraft, received a weather briefing, and filed a flight plan before departing. The aircraft collided with terrain about 28 miles north of departure. Search and rescue reported marginal weather with mountain obscuration, low ceilings, and reduced…
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Aug 1996 involved a Cessna P206, registration CFRVD, at Nome, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain, low ceilings and mountain obscuration.