No fatalities
31 Dec 2020: CESSNA 172R — ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE AERO CLUB — Hope, AK
On 31 Dec 2020, a CESSNA 172R operated by ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE AERO CLUB was involved in an aviation accident near Hope, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotInstructor/check pilotAbility to respond/compensate