N5773E

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150A S/N: 17273

Summary

On April 26, 1989, a Cessna 150A (N5773E) was involved in an incident near Chisana, 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 FOR THE LANDING.THE SOFT/UNEVEN TERRAIN IS CONSIDRED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5773E.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 26, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA066
Location
CHISANA, AK
Event ID
20001213X28020
Coordinates
63.179061, -143.100280
Nearest Airport
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 FOR THE LANDING.THE SOFT/UNEVEN TERRAIN IS CONSIDRED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150A C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OPPEGARD NICHOLAS
Address
18525 JAMIE DR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-7955
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# ANC89LA066