Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, January 10, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA032
Location
JUNEAU, AK
Event ID
20001213X27665
Coordinates
58.579685, -134.770446
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE MISJUDGEMENT OF THE RUNWAY CONDITIONS ON THE PART OF THE PILOT PRIOR TO LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE DEEP SNOW ON THE RUNWAY, BOX CANYON CONFIGURATION OF THE AREA PRECLUDING RUNWAY OVERFLIGHT, MARGINAL WEATHER/LIGHT CONDITIONS FOR ASSESSING THE RUNWAY STATUS AND FAILURE ON THE PART OF COMPANY DISPATCH PERSONNEL TO ACQUIRE AND PROVIDE THE PILOT WITH THE RUNWAY CONDITIONS BEFORE DIVERTING THE FLIGHT TO THE LOCATION OF THE MISHAP.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6420E
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18504041
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PARKER MICHAEL G
Address
2400 OLYMPIC BLVD 3 217
Status
Deregistered
City
WALNUT CREEK
State / Zip Code
CA 94595
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# SEA89LA032