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February 23, 1989 · Piper PA-11 · N78627
Igiugig, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Igiugig, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-11
Tail Number
N78627
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC89LA047
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE WEATHER WAS DETERIORATING DURING THE FLIGHT AND HE ELECTED TO LAND ON A FROZEN LAKE. THE PILOT THEN ELECTED TO GO-AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A TREE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND HIS FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND THE PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS OF HIS AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE WEATHER WAS DETERIORATING DURING THE FLIGHT AND HE ELECTED TO LAND ON A FROZEN LAKE. THE PILOT THEN ELECTED TO GO-AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A TREE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-11
Tail NumberN78627
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-B · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO