Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 16, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC91LA007
Location
PORT HEIDEN, AK
Event ID
20001212X24398
Coordinates
56.959659, -158.580810
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND, PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND, THE SOFT RUNWAY, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
OWEN TOY C
Address
7921 INGRAM ST
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-3922
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# ANC91LA007