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May 6, 1989 · Cessna 170B · N4074V
Kalskag, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Kalskag, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N4074V
Operator
Kenny Morgan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC89LA067
THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE THE PILOT WAS MAKING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN AND THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE WEATHER VANED AND DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY WHERE IT CONTACTED ROUGH TERRAIN. THE PLT HAD A TOTAL OF 5 HOURS FLIGHT TIME IN CONVENTIONAL GEARED AIRPLANES AND ZERO HOURS IN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS. THE AIRPLANE DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT ANNUAL INSPECTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE FOLLOWING A BOUNCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE THE PILOT WAS MAKING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN AND THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE WEATHER VANED AND DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY WHERE IT CONTACTED ROUGH TERRAIN. THE PLT HAD A TOTAL OF 5 HOURS FLIGHT TIME IN CONVENTIONAL GEARED AIRPLANES AND ZERO HOURS IN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS. THE AIRPLANE DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT ANNUAL INSPECTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportKALSKAG (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN4074V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenny Morgan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO