N8702Z is a 1975 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 Palmer, AK. FAA records list it as manufactured in 1975. It has been registered to its current owner since Sep 2018. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 51 years old
- 1 of 1,154 Cessna A185F
2018
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The pilot reported that, during the approach to land, the sun was directly in his eyes. He added, the airplane drifted to the left and the left wing struck a tree. The airplane continued to the left, struck more trees, and came to rest off the left side of the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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