N9622VCHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC A-12022-09-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC A-1S/N: 1154

Summary

On September 01, 2022, a Christen Industries INC A-1 (N9622V) was involved in an accident near Point Mackenzie, AK. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9622V.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 1, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA072
Location
Point MacKenzie, AK
Event ID
20220906105873
Coordinates
61.270000, -150.150000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC
Serial Number
1154
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
A-1FEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VAN WYCK NICHOLAS
Address
3705 ARCTIC BLVD # 1150
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99503-5774
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# ANC22LA072