Summary
On August 09, 1990, a Stinson 108-1 (N8708K) was involved in an incident near Fareweel, 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'S DECISION TO TAKEOFF DOWNWIND.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA140. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8708K.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 9, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA140
Location
FAREWEEL, AK
Event ID
20001212X23862
Coordinates
55.920265, -159.489135
Nearest Airport
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'S DECISION TO TAKEOFF DOWNWIND.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PUCKETT DON V
Address
C/O BOB BARTLETT SCHOOL
Status
Deregistered
City
TYONEK
State / Zip Code
AK 99682
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# ANC90LA140