Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC85LAG02

KODIAK, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N9919D

PIPER PA-18

Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT HE ENTERED A SMALL CANYON WITH A RIDGE LINE AT THE END WHICH HE WOULD HAVE TO CROSS. AS THE PLT CONTINUED INTO THE CANYON HE HAD INSUFFICIENT ALT TO CLEAR THE RIDGE. THE ACFT STALLED AND STRUCK THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTIAN RIDGE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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