N87TSPIPER PA-31 1989-05-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-31

Summary

On May 20, 1989, a Piper PA-31 (N87TS) was involved in an incident near Tok Junction, AK. All 3 people 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 FAILURE TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR FOR LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS FAILURE TO USE A CHECKLIST.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N87TS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 20, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA078
Location
TOK JUNCTION, AK
Event ID
20001213X28223
Coordinates
63.179862, -143.099349
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR FOR LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS FAILURE TO USE A CHECKLIST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-31 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
PA-31-310

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RWR AIR INC
Address
PO BOX 539
City
TOK
State / Zip Code
AK 99780-0539
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# ANC89LA078