Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 17, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC93LA008
Location
SEWARD, AK
Event ID
20001211X15800
Coordinates
60.049438, -149.330764
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE TAKEOFF CLIMB, HIS INADEQUATE TRAINING, HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AND THE DITCH.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1660A
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-429
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BAILEY OSCAR H
Address
OLD NASH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SEWARD
State / Zip Code
AK 99664
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# ANC93LA008