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N4760M – PIPER PA-11 – 1989-09-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-11 S/N: 11277

Summary

On September 04, 1989, a Piper PA-11 (N4760M) was involved in an incident near Igushik, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A LANDING. SOFT TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA157. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4760M.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 4, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA157
Location
IGUSHIK, AK
Event ID
20001213X29268
Coordinates
58.749794, -156.539566
Nearest Airport
Lake Camp Airport (US-6936)
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 SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A LANDING. SOFT TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4760M
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
11277
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-11 PA11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TUBBS MARSHA K
Address
PHS BOX 38
Status
Deregistered
City
DILLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
AK 99576
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# ANC89LA157

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