Cold Bay - False Pass

On December 21, 1990 at 12:20 PM, Cold Bay - False Pass experienced a crash involving Cessna 208A Caravan, operated by MarkAir Express, with the event recorded near False Pass Alaska.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. 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.

Aircraft reference details include registration N9444F, MSN 208-0104, year of manufacture 1986.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 54.8553°, -163.4154°.