Mar 6, 1989
Accident
Substantial PUNTILLA LAKE, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, THE TURN TO REVERSE COURSE MANEUVER PERFORMED AT THE REDUCED AIRSPEED AND POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND THE DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS.
NTSB ANC89FA049