Aug 24, 1995
Accident
Substantial SOLDOTNA, AK
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS. THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
NTSB ANC95LA149