Accident · 2009-10-10
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-10-10
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-31-350 (N27231)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- LAKE CLARK AIR INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- LAKE CLARK AIR INC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to attempt a landing in weather conducive to strong downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control.
Source: NTSB case ANC10CA002Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | Airplane | 55 | Class 2 (2008-06-26) | 27,930 total · 8,925 in this make/model · 27,719 as PIC · 332 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.