N4620M

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-11 S/N: 11-124

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 28, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA064
Location
BELUGA MOUNTAIN, AK
Event ID
20001213X27817
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING AND TAKEOFF. THE UNEVEN TERRAIN (WITH A SNOW BERM) WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
11-124
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-11 PA11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-11

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GATTEN BRETT L
Address
3910 E TAMBERT DR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-4529
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# ANC89LA064