N7400K

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-20 S/N: 20-308

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 23, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA128
Location
CHITINA, AK
Event ID
20001213X28706
Coordinates
61.449733, -143.150329
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 SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA AND DELAY IN SLOWING THE AIRPLANE AFTER LANDING. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
20-308
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-20 PA20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LOPEZ LIONEL A
Address
2815 S BARNYARD CIR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-8404
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# ANC89LA128