PIPER PA31
Fairbanks, AK, August 5, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 5, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.81782, -147.84300 |
| Airport | Fairbanks International Airpor |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA074 |
| Event ID | 20240805194845 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA31 |
| Registration # | N9FW |
| Operator | Warbelows Air Ventures |
| Owner | Wright Air Service, Inc |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's continuation of an unstabilized approach and his failure to monitor the aircraft's altitude and airspeed during the approach, resulting in a loss of control.
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.