Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 15, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA071
Location
Tyonek, AK
Event ID
20210817103710
Coordinates
61.210482, -150.944210
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 maintain directional control and adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane above its maximum allowable gross weight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ANGEL AVIATION INC
Address
7904 W ACOMA DR
City
PEORIA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85381-4313
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# ANC21LA071