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June 3, 1992 · Taylorcraft F-19 · N3550T
Suckling Hills, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Suckling Hills, AK
Aircraft
Taylorcraft F-19
Tail Number
N3550T
Operator
Keith E Nelson
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA085
JUST AFTER TAKING OFF FROM A REMOTE AREA STRIP INTO RISING TERRAIN, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN A TURN THEN STALLED AND CRASHED. THE AIRPLANE WAS ON A SEARCH MISSION FOR A MISSING AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND STALLED THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE RISING TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
JUST AFTER TAKING OFF FROM A REMOTE AREA STRIP INTO RISING TERRAIN, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN A TURN THEN STALLED AND CRASHED. THE AIRPLANE WAS ON A SEARCH MISSION FOR A MISSING AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:25 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft F-19
Tail NumberN3550T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKeith E Nelson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC