ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 378542
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| Date: | Sunday 2 September 1984 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Ronald E Hills |
| Registration: | N7224K |
| MSN: | 18515 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming 125 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kashwitna River, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wasilla, AK (Z-16) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT SAID HE WAS FLYING IN A 'DRAW' DOING SOME SCOUTING FOR HUNTING WHEN THE TERRAIN SEEMED TO BE RISING FASTER THAN THE ACFT WAS CLIMBING. WITHOUT ROOM TO REVERSE COURSE HE ELECTED TO LAND ON A RIVER BANK. UPON TOUCHDOWN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED. PLT RECOMMENDED ENTERING CANYONS AT HIGHER ALTITUDE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC84LA154
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2024 09:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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