Apr 4, 1989
Accident
Substantial KOTZEBUE, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause
THE PILOT CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IFR CONDITIONS AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING AND THE DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH WERE ENCOUNTERED.
NTSB ANC89GA055