Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 1, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC90LA002
Location
KWETHLUK, AK
Event ID
20001213X29511
Coordinates
60.790142, -161.420898
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 MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE FROM THE RUNWAY DRG THE APPROACH, WHICH RESULTED IN A PREMATURE TOUCHDOWN AND FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, WHEN IT HIT THE RUNWAY LIP. THE SUNGLARE AND LACK OF VISUAL CUES (VISUAL PERCEPTION) WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N38393
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7840023
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KOSKO AVATION
Address
PO BOX 1425
Status
Deregistered
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
AK 99559
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# ANC90LA002