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October 25, 1987 · Stinson 108-2 · N9398K
Alexander Lake, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Alexander Lake, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108-2
Tail Number
N9398K
Operator
Reinhard a Grenz
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC88LA016
THE RELATIVELY INEXPERIENCED PRIVATE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND HIS FLOAT EQUIPPED AIRPLANE WITH A TAILWIND AND GUSTY WINDS IN CHOPPY WATER CONDITIONS. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
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THE RELATIVELY INEXPERIENCED PRIVATE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND HIS FLOAT EQUIPPED AIRPLANE WITH A TAILWIND AND GUSTY WINDS IN CHOPPY WATER CONDITIONS. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-2
Tail NumberN9398K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorReinhard a Grenz
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO