On August 6, 1996, a Cessna 185 (registration N8536L) was involved in an aviation accident near Kaktovik, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the windshear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced a sudden loss of altitude while attempting to land at a narrow gravel airstrip in a valley, resulting in a hard impact and bounce off the runway despite applying power.
The pilot reported that he was attempting to land at a remote, narrow gravel airstrip situated in a valley. While on short final approach, the airplane sank rapidly, despite the application of power. The airplane continued to sink, hit hard and bounced off the runway. The pilot believes he encountered a windshear, or an abrupt loss of headwind.
A pilot experienced a sudden loss of altitude while attempting to land at a narrow gravel airstrip in a valley, resulting in a hard impact and bounce off the runway despite applying power.
The accident on 6 Aug 1996 involved a Cessna 185, registration N8536L, at Kaktovik, AK.
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the windshear.
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