Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 30, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA178
Location
SHOTGUN HILLS, AK
Event ID
20001213X29287
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY EVALUATE THE EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN BOTH PERSONAL ABILITY AND THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT ALONG WITH THE DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9706H
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503463
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ODGERS RICHARD C
Address
935 E 79TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99518-3140
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# ANC89LA178