Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 30, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA079
Location
Pelican, AK
Event ID
20210831103782
Coordinates
58.090300, -136.413320
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’s improper preflight planning to ensure adequate power to hover out-of-ground effect while conducting external load operations.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
POLLUX AVIATION LTD
Address
6540 E BEECHCRAFT RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-9330
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# ANC21LA079