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May 26, 1990 · Piper PA-18-150 · N9288D
Wasilla, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Wasilla, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N9288D
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90FA075
SEVERAL WITNESSES REPORTED HEARING A POWER REDUCTION FROM THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE THEN MADE A STEEP TURN AS IF TO LAND BACK ON THE LAKE, THEN STALLED AND SPUN INTO THE WATER. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE FOUND WITH THE AIRPLANE OR ENGINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.
Full Narrative
SEVERAL WITNESSES REPORTED HEARING A POWER REDUCTION FROM THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE THEN MADE A STEEP TURN AS IF TO LAND BACK ON THE LAKE, THEN STALLED AND SPUN INTO THE WATER. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE FOUND WITH THE AIRPLANE OR ENGINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 AKDT
Nearest AirportFinger Lake (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN9288D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind15° @ 15 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC