Aviation Accident Summary ANC86LA051

CHUGIAK, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N3438A

PIPER PA-22

Analysis

WHILE FLYING IN THE MOUNTAINS AT ABOUT 5000 FEET MSL (200 FEET AGL), THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT, CAUSING IT TO CRASH ON A GLACIER. PILOT ESTIMATED THE WINDS TO BE ABOUT 10 KNOTS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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