N393HM

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-32RT-300T S/N: 32R-7887083

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 8, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA173
Location
GLACIER ISLAND, AK
Event ID
20001212X24159
Coordinates
61.150302, -146.809646
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

UNDETERMINED MECHANICAL FAILURE(S) THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT, AND A SUBSEQUENT EMERGENCY DESCENT FOR A FORCED LANDING (DITCHING) AT SEA. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N393HM
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7887083
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-32RT-300T P32T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
NONE
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
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# ANC90LA173