Accident Details
Date
Saturday, January 21, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA036
Location
GIRDWOOD, AK
Event ID
20001213X27520
Coordinates
60.900436, -148.909088
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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM A SLOPED TERRAIN THAT WAS TOO STEEP FOR A SAFE OPERATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNHILL, ICY TERRAIN CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN BOTH HIS AND THE AIRPLANE'S ABILITY..
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KAMLOWSKY SCOTT A
Address
4025 HALE CT
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-5139
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# ANC89LA036