Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 9, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90FA086
Location
BETHEL, AK
Event ID
20001212X23293
Coordinates
60.810356, -161.850860
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOLLOWING AN ENGINE POWER LOSS. THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS DUE TO AN IMPROPER FUEL SELECTOR POSITION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO TURN AND ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4257T
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
327240035
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
VILLAGE AVIATION INC DBA
Address
PO BOX 787
Status
Deregistered
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
AK 99559
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# ANC90FA086