N34WM

Substantial
None

PIPER PA31S/N: 31-7305125

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA036
Location
Point Thomson, AK
Event ID
20230522192218
Coordinates
70.136000, -146.290020
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 inadvertent descent below the published minimum descent altitude, while operating in flat light conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7305125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA31PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
PA-31-350

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
70 NORTH LLC
Address
3705 ARCTIC BLVD PMB 480
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# ANC23LA036