Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 16, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA170
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Event ID
20001211X15568
Coordinates
61.110713, -149.900604
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR FLOAT PLANE OPERATIONS AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH GUSTY WINDS, THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE, AND INADEQUATE RECURRENT TRAINING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1299C
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2512
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LAMBE JOHN M
Address
6952 FAIRWEATHER DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99518-2235
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# ANC92LA170