Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 24, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA077
Location
ALEXANDER CREEK, AK
Event ID
20001211X14548
Coordinates
55.919486, -159.490966
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 INADVERTENT DEACTIVATION OF THE ENGINE'S FUEL SUPPLY BY SWITCHING OFF THE FUEL SHUT OFF. FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT MUD IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4478
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
1653-TB30
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GCI COMMUNICATION CORP
Address
2550 DENALI ST STE 1000
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99503-2751
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# ANC92LA077