ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 366911
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| Date: | Friday 25 May 1990 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: | Interstate S1B1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N55AD |
| MSN: | 1006 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Beluga River, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS MAKING HIS SECOND LANDING AT A SANDBAR DURING A FISHING TRIP. HE SAID THAT HE WAS SEEKING A BETTER LANDING SITE PRIOR TO BRINGING ANOTHER PASSENGER TO THE SANDBAR. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ENCOUNTERED A SOFT SPOT AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE SOFT TERRAIN AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN OFF-AIRPORT OPERATIONS.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC90LA080
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2024 13:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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