N97421

Substantial
None

STINSON 108-1 S/N: 108-421

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 8, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA059
Location
MCCARTHY, AK
Event ID
20001211X14359
Coordinates
55.919906, -159.490173
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW BERM AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION (SKI EQUIPPED AIRPLANES).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-421
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
108-1 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
108

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MAHAN PHILLIP A
Address
1410 3RD ST APT B
City
DOUGLAS
State / Zip Code
AK 99824-5245
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# ANC92LA059