N314SCPIPER PA-31-T3 1992-01-28 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
None

PIPER PA-31-T3 S/N: 31T-8275007

Summary

On January 28, 1992, a Piper PA-31-T3 (N314SC) was involved in an incident near Anchorage, AK. All 7 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED TAXI AFTER BECOMING LOST OR DISORIENTED. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS CAUSED BY THE FRESHLY FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW AND THE INADEQUATE SNOW REMOVAL BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92IA030. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N314SC.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 28, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92IA030
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Event ID
20001211X13925
Coordinates
70.099830, -149.869018
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
7

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S CONTINUED TAXI AFTER BECOMING LOST OR DISORIENTED. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS CAUSED BY THE FRESHLY FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW AND THE INADEQUATE SNOW REMOVAL BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31T-8275007
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
PA-31-T3 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS INC
Address
120 GROUBY AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PRATTVILLE
State / Zip Code
AL 36067-7048
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92IA030