Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 9, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA161
Location
YAKATAGA, AK
Event ID
20001213X29270
Coordinates
60.789478, -145.610549
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INADVERTENTLY ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO GROUND LOOP. THE TAILWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FERGUSON EDWARD P
Address
4125 66TH ST S
City
FARGO
State / Zip Code
ND 58104-6030
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# ANC89LA161