Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 26, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC92LA010
Location
CHEVAK, AK
Event ID
20001212X18228
Coordinates
61.530090, -165.600677
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
THE HIGH CROSSWIND CONDITION, THE PILOT IN COMMANDS INABILITY TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW COMPANY PROCEDURES AND THE PROCEDURES RECOMMENDED IN THE AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL. FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CAPTAIN'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS PERSONAL ABILITY.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N724CA
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
793
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MARKAIR INC
Address
PO BX 196769 4100 W INTL ARPT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99519
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# ANC92LA010