Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 15, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA089
Location
COPALIS BEACH, WA
Event ID
20001213X28440
Coordinates
47.090900, -124.130966
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT SAND BAR.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ROTH ROBIN A
Address
1011 KING ST
City
WRAY
State / Zip Code
CO 80758-2014
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# SEA89LA089