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June 30, 1984 · Maule M-5 · N5642M
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Maule M-5
Tail Number
N5642M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84LA107
THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE LANDED ON CAMPBELL LAKE, THE LEFT FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED OBJECT. THE ACFT THEN YAWED TO THE LEFT, BANKED TO THE RIGHT & WENT OVER ON ITS TOP. CAMPBELL LAKE WAS USED AS A PRIVATE SEA-PLANE BASE & WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ANCHORAGE, AK.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE LANDED ON CAMPBELL LAKE, THE LEFT FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED OBJECT. THE ACFT THEN YAWED TO THE LEFT, BANKED TO THE RIGHT & WENT OVER ON ITS TOP. CAMPBELL LAKE WAS USED AS A PRIVATE SEA-PLANE BASE & WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ANCHORAGE, AK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:17 AKDT
Nearest AirportCampbell Lake (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width400 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-5
Tail NumberN5642M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 9 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 14 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:20