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
N35038
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5-548
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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