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Aviation accident ANC97LA030

NONE · Piper PA-32-300 · 1997-02-26 · DILLINGHAM, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC97LA030
Event ID
20001208X07372
Type
Accident
Date
1997-02-26
Location
DILLINGHAM, AK, USA
Coordinates
58.819789, -157.860946

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
7
Total aboard
7

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA-32-300
Registration
N32979
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, and his inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were: a snow/slush covered runway, and a quartering tailwind.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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