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July 28, 1982 · Piper PA-32-300 · N3093T
Mckinley Nat'L., AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1982
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Mckinley Nat'L., AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N3093T
Operator
Denali Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC82DA063
THE PILOT WAS FLYING OVER ONE GLACIER AT ABOUT 700 FEET AGL AND TURNED TO FLY TO ANOTHER UPSLOPE GLACIER. HE ENCOUNTEREDA DOWNDRAFT AND WAS UNABLE TO CLIMB ENOUGH TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE GLACIER. THE ELEVATION OF THE CRASH SITE WAS ABOUT 6600 FT MSL.
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THE PILOT WAS FLYING OVER ONE GLACIER AT ABOUT 700 FEET AGL AND TURNED TO FLY TO ANOTHER UPSLOPE GLACIER. HE ENCOUNTEREDA DOWNDRAFT AND WAS UNABLE TO CLIMB ENOUGH TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE GLACIER. THE ELEVATION OF THE CRASH SITE WAS ABOUT 6600 FT MSL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 AHDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN3093T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDenali Flying Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured1
Total5
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180°
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point12 C / 0 C
Altimeter0