ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 375180
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| Date: | Monday 28 April 1986 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3438A |
| MSN: | 22-1712 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1350 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-B3B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Chugiak, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Big Lake, AK (BGQ) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE FLYING IN THE MOUNTAINS AT ABOUT 5000 FEET MSL (200 FEET AGL), THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT, CAUSING IT TO CRASH ON A GLACIER. PILOT ESTIMATED THE WINDS TO BE ABOUT 10 KNOTS.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC86LA051
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 17:11 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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