Accident · 2020-04-07
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-04-07
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Piper PA 18A (N2791P)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- MCCARTHY AIR LLC Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which necessitated a go-around, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain.
Source: NTSB case ANC20CA041Flight 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 pilot flying | Private | None | 40 | Class 3 (2018-04-18) | 400 total · 350 in this make/model · 400 as PIC · 25 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.