Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 25, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC90LA014
Location
EEK, AK
Event ID
20001213X29728
Coordinates
60.210056, -162.029403
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
7
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION AND HIS FAILURE TO ASSURE THE REMOVAL OF ICE OR FROST FROM THE WINGS. THE EXCESS GROSS WEIGHT AND UNEVEN TERRAIN WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5511J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-976
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KUSKO AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 1425 AIRPORT
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# ANC90LA014