N8216J is a 1976 Cessna A185F. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 6 seats, powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 series rated at 285 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Kasilof, AK. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 1995. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2001. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 50 years old
- 1 of 1,154 Cessna A185F
2001
1995
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The pilot reported that, just after takeoff from the narrow brush lined airstrip, he encountered a wind gust which pushed the airplane to the left. The left wing struck the brush and the airplane spun around and impacted terrain sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
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