Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 4, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA092
Location
Deadhorse, AK
Event ID
20110904X11902
Coordinates
69.250000, -147.216659
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HAYTON JAMES B
Address
30578 WALBERG RD
City
SEDRO WOOLLEY
State / Zip Code
WA 98284-8659
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot said he was approaching a remote hunting camp in an area of fog. He said he was too close to a ridge, trying to maintain visual reference, when the right wing struck the ridge slope. The airplane turned toward the terrain, and impacted the ground, receiving substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA092