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November 16, 1985 · Piper PA-32-300 · N74DJ
Quinhagak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 1985
Injury Outcomes
7 injuries (4 fatalities, 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Quinhagak, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N74DJ
Operator
Tri City Air Service
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC86FA009
THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED ON THE FROZEN LEVEL TUNDRA AT NIGHT WHILE ON A PART 135 AIR TAXI FLIGHT FROM BETHEL TO QUINHAGAKI ALASKA. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALLED THE COMMERICIAL RATED AIR TAXI PILOT DID NOT HAVE A 135 AIR TAXI CHECK RIDE OR COMPETENCY CHECK. THE PILOT'S CERTIFICATE PROHIBITED HIM TO CARRY PASSENGERS FOR HIRE AT NIGHT OR MORE THAN 50 MILE CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. AT TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE WEATHER WAS BELOW VFR CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT DID NOT RECEIVE A WEATHER BRIEFING.
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THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED ON THE FROZEN LEVEL TUNDRA AT NIGHT WHILE ON A PART 135 AIR TAXI FLIGHT FROM BETHEL TO QUINHAGAKI ALASKA. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALLED THE COMMERICIAL RATED AIR TAXI PILOT DID NOT HAVE A 135 AIR TAXI CHECK RIDE OR COMPETENCY CHECK. THE PILOT'S CERTIFICATE PROHIBITED HIM TO CARRY PASSENGERS FOR HIRE AT NIGHT OR MORE THAN 50 MILE CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. AT TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE WEATHER WAS BELOW VFR CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT DID NOT RECEIVE A WEATHER BRIEFING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN74DJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTri City Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1AS · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary7 injuries (4 fatalities, 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal4
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total7
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 34 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT