Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 23, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91FA132
Location
EKLUTNA LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001212X17734
Coordinates
61.409809, -149.170944
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N98785
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276352
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WILBUR JOSEPH
Address
1740 EAST 5TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99501
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# ANC91FA132