N969KM is a 1961 Cessna 185. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 6 seats, powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 series rated at 260 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Anchorage, AK. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 1964. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 65 years old
- 1 of 100 Cessna 185
2024
1964
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The pilot of the ski-equipped airplane reported that during the landing on snow covered sea ice, the airplane ground looped and the left landing gear collapsed. The left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot added that there was an overcast cloud ceiling with light snow showers at the time of the accident, and that he attempted the landing in "flat light" conditions on "flat terrain."
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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