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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Arctic S-1B2 · Johnson Glacier, AK · July 31, 1993

Date: July 31, 1993
Place: Johnson Glacier, AK
Phase of flight: Climb
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N59AT
NTSB investigation: NTSBANC93LA143
Reported as: Arctic S1B2
Reported engine: Lycoming O320B2B
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 2
Pilot’s flight hours: 200 total160 in this make and model

N59ATRegistration cancelled Jan 17, 2008 · Arctic S-1B2S/N 1010 · Built 1978 Airframe modelArctic S-1B2 Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Struck mountain side and burned. Was over gross weight by 350 lbs. Had belley tank and large tundra tires. No STC.

As the FAA filed it

STRUCK MOUNTAIN SIDE AND BURNED. WAS OVER GROSS WEIGHT BY 350 LBS. HAD BELLEY TANK AND LARGE TUNDRA TIRES. NO STC.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB ANC93LA143Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Glacier, AKThe pilot's attempted flight in an airplane which exceeded the maximum allowable weight. The high mountainous terrain was a factor.Jul 31, 1993 · Destroyed