ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356327
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| Date: | Sunday 12 January 1997 |
| Time: | 23:35 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-34 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2491U |
| MSN: | 34-7970447 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2274 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental TSIO-360-EB1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dillingham, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Sand Point, AK (SDP) |
| (KDLG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot and a passenger were landing at night after making a cross-country flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed. The pilot reported he was demonstrating a VOR approach to the passenger. As the airplane touched down, the pilot noticed that a slight tail wind was present and the runway was slippery. He applied full power and executed a go-around. As the airplane began to climb, the pilot retracted the landing gear and flaps. He also began a slight left turn toward an unlit area of snow covered terrain. The airplane collided with the terrain and a tree, swerving the airplane to the right. The airplane came to rest in the snow with damage to the right wing, engine, propellers, and fuselage.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from terrain during a go-around. A factor related to the accident was: the dark, night condition.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC97LA019
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 21:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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