Airplane Crash - Near Juneau, Alaska 09/04/1971
Details of airplane crash/ shootdown - Near Juneau, Alaska
| Date | 09/04/1971 |
| Time | 11:15 |
| Location | Near Juneau, Alaska |
| Operator | Alaska Airlines |
| Flight # | 1866 |
| Route | Anchorage - Seattle |
| Type | Boeing B-727-193 |
| Registration | N2969G |
| Cn/In | 19304/287 |
| Aboard | 111 |
| Fatalities | 111 |
| Ground | 0 |
| Summary | The aircraft crashed into the slopes of Chikat Mountain in rain and fog while attempting a non-precision instrument landing at Juneau Municipal Airport. Display of misleading navigation information which resulted in the premature descent below obstacle clearance altitude. The crew didn't use all available navaids to check the position of the aircraft. |
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