Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 31, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA117
Location
ANAKTUVUK PASS, AK
Event ID
20001211X15033
Coordinates
68.150032, -151.710479
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 IN COMMANDS IMPROPER PLANNING AND DECISION TO COMMENCE A TAKEOFF IN UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER CLIMB RATE, THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND THE PILOT MISREADING THE WIND INFORMATION.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SHADOW AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 83298
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99708-3298
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# ANC92LA117