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N302SC – PIPER PA-31 – 1989-12-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-31 S/N: 31-8275004

Summary

On December 22, 1989, a Piper PA-31 (N302SC) was involved in an accident near Beluga, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. DARKNESS AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90FA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N302SC.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 22, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC90FA021
Location
BELUGA , AK
Event ID
20001213X29894
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. DARKNESS AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N302SC
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-8275004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-31 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SOUTH CENTRAL AIR INC
Address
135 GRANITE POINT CT
Status
Deregistered
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
AK 99611
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# ANC90FA021

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