Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 3, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA055
Location
EEK, AK
Event ID
20001212X16898
Coordinates
60.209877, -162.029983
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
WAS THE HARD LANDING CAUSED WHEN THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT DURING THE FINAL APPROACH PORTION OF THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNDRAFT AND THE DIRT/RIVER BANK JUST SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4593T
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7240071
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 787
Status
Deregistered
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
AK 99559
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# ANC91LA055