Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 6, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89FA049
Location
PUNTILLA LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001213X27811
Coordinates
61.930484, -151.729492
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, THE TURN TO REVERSE COURSE MANEUVER PERFORMED AT THE REDUCED AIRSPEED AND POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND THE DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RUSTAIR INC
Address
PO BOX 190867
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99519-0867
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# ANC89FA049