N8290TPIPER PA-32-301 1990-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32-301 S/N: 32-8106005

Summary

On March 16, 1990, a Piper PA-32-301 (N8290T) was involved in an accident near Almautlak, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE BECAUSE OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS PREVAILING AT THE TIME WERE FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90FA039. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8290T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 16, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90FA039
Location
ALMAUTLAK, AK
Event ID
20001212X22640
Coordinates
60.809448, -161.850738
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE BECAUSE OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS PREVAILING AT THE TIME WERE FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-8106005
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-301 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# ANC90FA039