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May 30, 1982 · Piper PA-18 · N9089D
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 1982
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N9089D
Operator
Dudley D Kirk
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC82DAG28
PILOT WAS GIVING PASSENGERS RIDES ALONG BISHOP CREEK. HE WAS REPORTED AS FLYING LOW AND ERRATIC. ON THE LAST FLIGHT WITH TWO PASSENGERS, THE WING DIPPED & CAUGHT THE WATER. THE ACFT THEN CARTWHEELED. THE PLT'S BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL WAS 196 MG%.
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PILOT WAS GIVING PASSENGERS RIDES ALONG BISHOP CREEK. HE WAS REPORTED AS FLYING LOW AND ERRATIC. ON THE LAST FLIGHT WITH TWO PASSENGERS, THE WING DIPPED & CAUGHT THE WATER. THE ACFT THEN CARTWHEELED. THE PLT'S BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL WAS 196 MG%.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 AHDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN9089D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDudley D Kirk
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90 · Reciprocating · 95
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind220° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg