Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that after landing and during the rollout, he became distracted and failed to maintain directional control. The airplane exited the runway, rolled down an embankment and impacted terrain and was subsequently destroyed by post-crash fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC21LA051 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 3, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hoonah, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Hoonah (HNH)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna A185F
- N-number
- N1199Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1977
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.