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| Date: | Wednesday 12 August 1987 |
| Time: | 21:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 170 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4091V |
| MSN: | 18423 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1365 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mi.70 Glenn Hwy, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Tok, AK (TKJ) |
| Birchwood, AK (215) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THE WEATHER WAS DETERIORATING WITH VISIBILITY LESS THAN ONE MILE AND RAINSHOWERS. THE PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A STATE HIGHWAY. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A ROAD SIGN WITH THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC87LA121
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2024 16:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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