Aircraft Description
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Type Registration
Unknown
Status
The Triennial Aircraft Registration form was mailed and has not been returned by the Post Office
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
F S AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 1269
City
SOLDOTNA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99669
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
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Number of Engines
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Mode S Code (Oct)
51437065
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63E35
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 1998 | ANC98FA091 | Destroyed | Fatal | The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately monitor the instrument approach and the co-pilot's failure to intercept and maintain the proper NDB bearing on the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's obstructed view of the NDB indicator and his overconfidence in his personal ability, the terrain (cliffs), low ceiling, and the flight crew's disregard of the minimum descent altitude. |
| Jun 5, 1996 | ANC96LA084 | Substantial | None | the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and uneven airstrip conditions. |
Jul 7, 1998ANC98FA091
Destroyed
Fatal
The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately monitor the instrument approach and the co-pilot's failure to intercept and maintain the proper NDB bearing on the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's obstructed view of the NDB indicator and his overconfidence in his personal ability, the terrain (cliffs), low ceiling, and the flight crew's disregard of the minimum descent altitude.
Jun 5, 1996ANC96LA084
Substantial
None
the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and uneven airstrip conditions.
Additional Details
Registration
N501FS
Serial Number
T26146
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC