N88273

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 7GCBC S/N: 75574

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 6, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA116
Location
KILLEY RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001213X28696
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 FAILED TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT ALT WAS OBTAINED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DOWNDRAFTS NEAR THE RIDGE LINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
75574
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
7GCBC B407
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PETTIJOHN PATTON D
Address
PO BOX 870067
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-0067
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# ANC89LA116