Aviation accident ANC01FA106

1 fatal · Maule M-6-235 · 2001-08-13 · Kotzebue, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC01FA106
Event ID: 20010824X01775
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-08-13
Location: Kotzebue, AK, USA
Coordinates: 66.833335, -162.550003

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Maule
Model: M-6-235
Registration: N56467
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower), and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, and low visibility.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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