Summary
On September 25, 1992, a Hughes 369D (N58315) was involved in an accident near George Inlet, AK. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 2 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE DURING THE TURN TO REVERSE DIRECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CALM WATER.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N58315.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE DURING THE TURN TO REVERSE DIRECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CALM WATER.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA178