N35038PIPER J-5 1989-02-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J-5 S/N: 5-548

Summary

On February 15, 1989, a Piper J-5 (N35038) was involved in an incident near Skwentna, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN OFF AIRPORT LANDINGS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA044. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N35038.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 15, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA044
Location
SKWENTNA, AK
Event ID
20001213X27680
Coordinates
61.930145, -151.730651
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN OFF AIRPORT LANDINGS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5-548
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
J-5 J5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
11651 E NORMAN AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9413
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# ANC89LA044