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N4620M – PIPER PA-11 – 1989-03-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-11 S/N: 11-124

Summary

On March 28, 1989, a Piper PA-11 (N4620M) was involved in an incident near Beluga Mountain, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING AND TAKEOFF. THE UNEVEN TERRAIN (WITH A SNOW BERM) WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA064. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4620M.

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
N4620M
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

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