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June 3, 1989 · Stinson 108-2 · N9642K
Wasilla, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Wasilla, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108-2
Tail Number
N9642K
Operator
Dubin Alan N
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC89FA084
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKING OFF FROM THE WATER, THIS PRIVATE PILOT EXECUTED A LOW ALTITUDE STEEP LEFT TURN WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL-SPIN INTO THE LAKE. NO EVIDENCE TO INDICATED PRE-ACCIDENT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL, ENGINE, OR AIRFRAME WERE NOTED. NO MEDICAL FACTORS WERE IDENTIFIED WHICH COULD BE CONSIDERED CASUAL.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT FAILED TO OPERATE THE AIRCRAFT WITHIN ITS RECOMMENDED PARAMETERS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A STALL-SPIN INTO THE WATER.
Full Narrative
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKING OFF FROM THE WATER, THIS PRIVATE PILOT EXECUTED A LOW ALTITUDE STEEP LEFT TURN WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL-SPIN INTO THE LAKE. NO EVIDENCE TO INDICATED PRE-ACCIDENT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL, ENGINE, OR AIRFRAME WERE NOTED. NO MEDICAL FACTORS WERE IDENTIFIED WHICH COULD BE CONSIDERED CASUAL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportLake Lucille (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width500 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-2
Tail NumberN9642K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDubin Alan N
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-MCR · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT