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March 10, 1992 · Piper PA-18A-150 · N7685D
Golovin, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Golovin, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18A-150
Tail Number
N7685D
Operator
Chris Mcdonnell
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA046
WHILE MANEUVERING ALONG THE COAST LINE AT A LOW ALTITUDE, THE FLIGHT INADVERTENTLY ENCOUNTERED IMC AND THE PILOT LOST GROUND REFERENCE. THE PILOT DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND DURING THE TURN, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE SEA ICE.
NTSB Probable Cause
PROPER ALTITUDE WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADVERTENT VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC, FOG, SNOW, AND NIGHT.
Full Narrative
WHILE MANEUVERING ALONG THE COAST LINE AT A LOW ALTITUDE, THE FLIGHT INADVERTENTLY ENCOUNTERED IMC AND THE PILOT LOST GROUND REFERENCE. THE PILOT DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND DURING THE TURN, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE SEA ICE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:41 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18A-150
Tail NumberN7685D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChris Mcdonnell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind45°
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO