Accident
Last updated: 19 May 2013
| Estado: | Final |
| Fecha: | 21 DIC 1990 |
| Hora: | 12:20 |
| Tipo: | Cessna 208 Caravan I |
| Operado por: | MarkAir Commuter |
| Alquilado a : | Hermens Air |
| Registración: | N9444F |
| Numéro de série: | 208-00104 |
| Año de Construcción: | 1986 |
| Horas Totales de la Célula: | 1787 |
| Motores: | 1 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114 |
| Tripulación: | Fatalidades: 1 / Ocupantes: 1 |
| Pasajeros: | Fatalidades: 0 / Ocupantes: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalidades: 1 / Ocupantes: 1 |
| Daños en la Aeronave: | Destruido |
| Consecuencias: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Ubicación: | cerca False Pass, AK (Estados Unidos de América)
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| Fase: | Aproximación (APR) |
| Naturaleza: | Carga |
| Aeropuerto de Salida: | Cold Bay Airport, AK (CDB/PACD), Estados Unidos de América |
| False Pass Airport, AK (KFP), Estados Unidos de América |
The flight departed Cold Bay (CDB) for the 15 minute flight to False Pass (KFP). False Pass weather estimated was 400 feet overcast, 2-3 miles visibility in rain and fog, winds 25-30 knots. A fishing boat captain in area estimated winds down the mountain at 60 mph or greater. The aircraft crashed between two mountains after the pilot lost control.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions. the terrain and weather were factors." Fuentes:
» NTSB
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This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Cold Bay Airport, AK to False Pass Airport, AK as the crow flies is 59 km (37 miles).
Distance from Cold Bay Airport, AK to False Pass Airport, AK as the crow flies is 59 km (37 miles).
