Cessna 185 accident near Yakutat, Alaska, July 27, 2001
On July 27, 2001 at about 2:30 am local time, a Cessna 185, registered N3800Q, was substantially damaged in an accident near Yakutat, Alaska. It was flown under charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135). 1 person was killed and 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 27, 2001 · about 2:30 am local time
- Place
- Yakutat, Alaska · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 185 · all 185s on the register
- Registration
- N3800Q · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Gulf Air Taxi INC
The flight
- Departed from: YUK Yakutat AK at 6:00 pm
- Destination: YUK Yakutat AK
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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