Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 13, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA050
Location
Matanuska Glacier, AK
Event ID
20230717192639
Coordinates
61.589432, -147.478340
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane’s encounter with downdrafts resulting in decreased performance insufficient to outclimb rising terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COPPER RIVER AIRMOTIVE LLC
Address
HC 60 BOX 251B
City
COPPER CENTER
State / Zip Code
AK 99573-9704
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# ANC23LA050