N3455A

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 1732

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 17, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA149
Location
IGIUGIG, AK
Event ID
20001212X23869
Coordinates
58.749889, -156.540130
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN SELECTED BY THE PILOT FOR LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
1732
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
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
KOELSCH BENJAMIN
Address
PO BOX 147
City
NOME
State / Zip Code
AK 99762-0147
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# ANC90LA149