Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 4, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA086
Location
ANAKTUVUK PASS , AK
Event ID
20001213X28455
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR DOWNDRAFTS ENCOUNTERED AFTER DEPARTING A GRAVEL BAR THAT WAS SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
THOFT MATTHEW M
Address
PO BOX 873364
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-3364
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# ANC89LA086