AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B near Palmer, AK — 2011-07-06
Final reportANC11CA058
- Date
- 2011-07-06
- Location
- Palmer, AK, USA
- Aircraft
- AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B
- Registration
- N949AK
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that he was flying at a low altitude in mountainous terrain when the airplane encountered a strong downdraft, and began to descend. He added full engine power to stop the descent, but the airplane continued to descend, and impacted an area of down sloping, rock-covered terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 1 docket document