Casualties unknown

1989-04-07: American AA-1A (N9473L) — The Aviators — Enumclaw, WA

Enumclaw, WA, US

On April 7, 1989, an American AA-1A (registration N9473L) operated by The Aviators was involved in an aviation accident near Enumclaw, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: ATTEMPTED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. FACTORS INCLUDE CLOUDS, DOWNDRAFTS, HIGH WINDS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A personal cross-country flight ended when the airplane struck trees in mountainous terrain. The pilot had received a weather briefing earlier that day but did not update it for afternoon conditions.

Incident Overview

During a personal cross-country flight, the airplane collided with trees in mountainous terrain. The pilot had obtained a weather briefing earlier that day, which included in-flight precautions along the planned route. The briefing mentioned strong up and downdrafts in the mountains, as well as possible rime and mixed icing conditions.

Weather Conditions

Strong winds were present in the afternoon at the altitudes the pilot had reported using. However, the pilot did not obtain an updated briefing for the afternoon conditions before or during the flight.

Sequence of Events

The airplane encountered the mountainous terrain and collided with trees. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or outcomes are available from the source.

Investigation

No probable cause has been stated in the available information.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X28201. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.