Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 20, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA170
Location
MULCHATNA RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001213X29279
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LOSS OF FUEL THAT HAD SIPHONED (LEAKED) FROM THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE TAKEOFF AND TREE(S) OVERHANGING THE FAST MOVING RIVER.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COLD REGION AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 83430
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99708-3430
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# ANC89LA170