SERS · Piper PA-31-350 · 2002-06-18 · TALKEETNA, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC02IA093
Event ID
20020829X01491
Type
Incident
Date
2002-06-18
Location
TALKEETNA, AK, USA
Coordinates
62.333332, -150.083328
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
8
Total aboard
9
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-31-350
Registration
N828KT
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The passenger's incapacitation during a high altitude flight due to a loss of consciousness as the result of a pre-existing cardiovascular condition. A contributing factor in the incident was the operator's improper use of disposable oxygen masks without a reservoir bag above the recommended upper altitude limit for use of this type mask.