N2728P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 223034

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 6, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA024
Location
BETTLES, AK
Event ID
20001212X22357
Coordinates
67.239562, -152.270782
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, HIGH WIND, DOWNDRAFT, AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
223034
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
PA-22 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BROWN JAMES A
Address
PO BOX 10375
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99710-0375
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# ANC90LA024