# NTSB Accident SEA89FA122
> **DOUGLAS DC-3C** · 1989-06-26 · PETERSBURG, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA89FA122
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28667
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-26
- **Location:** PETERSBURG, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 57.050968, -132.620101
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DOUGLAS
- **Model:** DC-3C
- **Registration:** N8042X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO DITCH THE AIRCRAFT WHEN IT COULD HAVE BEEN FLOWN BACK TO THE AIRPORT USING THE RIGHT SEAT CONTROLS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE FAILURE & SEPARATION OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT AILERON FABRIC, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED TO THE CONTROL WHEEL WHICH RESULTED IN OVERSTRESSING THE AILERON CONTROL CHAIN.

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