PIPER PA31
Point Thomson, AK — May 17, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA036 |
| Event ID | 20230522192218 |
| Location | Point Thomson, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 70.13600, -146.29002 |
| Airport | POINT THOMSON AIRSTRIP |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA31 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent descent below the published minimum descent altitude, while operating in flat light conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.