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Crash of a Cessna 208 Caravan I in False Pass: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1990 at 1220 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N9444F
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cold Bay - False Pass
MSN:
208-0104
YOM:
1986
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
11000
Captain / Total hours on type:
323.00
Aircraft flight hours:
1787
Circumstances:
The flight departed Cold Bay for the approximately 15 minutes flight to False Pass. There are no weather reporting facilities at False Pass. Cold Bay weather was 4,500 feet overcast, light rain and fog; forecast called for frequent ceilings below 1,000 feet. Wreckage located between two mountains. False Pass weather estimated 400 feet overcast, 2-3 miles in rain and fog, winds 25-30 knots. Fishing boat captain in area estimated winds down the mountain at 60 mph or greater.
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.
Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose in False Pass

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1970 at 1520 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N1513V
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cold Bay - False Pass
MSN:
B103
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3800
Captain / Total hours on type:
800.00
Circumstances:
Upon landing on water at False Pass, the seaplane probably hit a submerged object, nosed down and came to rest in water. All four occupants were able to evacuate the cabin before the airplane sank by 110 feet deep.
Probable cause:
Aircraft came to rest in water. May have hit submerged object.
Final Report: