N43527

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-7440131

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 15, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA039
Location
PORT LIONS, AK
Event ID
20001213X27522
Coordinates
57.900951, -153.040802
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH AND SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING. THE DOWNDRAFT WHICH THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7440131
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BALL FRED E
Address
513 SW 3RD
City
COLLEGE PLACE
State / Zip Code
WA 99324
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# ANC89LA039