Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 22, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA055
Location
Port Moller, AK
Event ID
20220719105520
Coordinates
56.136541, -160.453300
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not detect a screw in the control yoke column, and his failure to confirm flight control continuity before takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SHEPARD PETER M
Address
2691 E KATES DR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-8782
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# ANC22LA055