N55ADINTERSTATE S1B1 1990-05-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

INTERSTATE S1B1 S/N: 1006

Summary

On May 26, 1990, a Interstate S1B1 (N55AD) was involved in an incident near Beluga River, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE SOFT TERRAIN AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN OFF-AIRPORT OPERATIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N55AD.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 26, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA080
Location
BELUGA RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001212X23054
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE SOFT TERRAIN AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN OFF-AIRPORT OPERATIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
INTERSTATE
Serial Number
1006
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
S1B1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
S-1B2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHRAGE RODNEY L
Address
PO BOX 770488
City
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80477-0488
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# ANC90LA080