Summary
On September 28, 1989, a Evanson LONG EZ/52 (N52AK) was involved in an accident near Palmer, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC89DAG02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N52AK.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 28, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89DAG02
Location
PALMER, AK
Event ID
20001213X29264
Coordinates
61.620235, -148.980926
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
LONG EZ/52
Registered Owner (Historical)
Status
Deregistered
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# ANC89DAG02