NONE · Piper PA-31-350 · 2004-05-23 · Goodnews, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC04LA059
Event ID
20040604X00738
Type
Accident
Date
2004-05-23
Location
Goodnews, AK, USA
Coordinates
59.096668, -161.716659
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-31-350
Registration
N4105D
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in an in-flight encounter with severe turbulence, and his exceedence of the design stress limits resulting in overstress of the wings. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of turbulence.