ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 366125
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| Date: | Thursday 27 September 1990 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | James Richardson |
| Registration: | N3897Z |
| MSN: | 187788 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kotes Lakes, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | (NONE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS ON APPROACH TO A GRAVEL BAR WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC90LA185
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2024 17:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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