ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385671
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| Date: | Sunday 1 July 2001 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft H35 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5429D |
| MSN: | D 4922 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4915 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Chitina, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Cordova, AK (CVD) |
| Palmer Municipal Airport, AK (PAQ/PAAQ) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The certificated private pilot said that the purpose of the flight was to show his friend some Alaskan scenery, in an area of mountainous, snow-covered terrain. As the flight progressed, the wind increased, and a strong downdraft caused the airplane to descend rapidly. The pilot applied full engine power in an attempt to climb, but the airplane continued to descend, rapidly lost airspeed, and subsequently collided with an area of snow-covered terrain.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and a downdraft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC01LA080
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 06:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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