Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC88LA132

FAIRBANKS, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N362X

MAULE M-5-235

Analysis

THE COMMERCIAL PILOT HAD DROPPED TWO HUNTERS OFF AT THEIR CAMPSITE, AND WAS TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF ON AN UNLIGHTED GRAVEL BAR AT DUSK. HE MISJUDGED THE END OF THE GRAVEL BAR IN THE FADING LIGHT AND TAXIED OFF A FOUR FOOT EMBANKMENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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