N3854MPIPER PA-12 1993-02-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-2767

Summary

On February 02, 1993, a Piper PA-12 (N3854M) was involved in an incident near White Bear Lake, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. THE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY WAS A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA084. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3854M.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 2, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA084
Location
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN
Event ID
20001211X11797
Coordinates
45.090202, -93.009017
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. THE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-2767
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-12 PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MISCHEL SCOTT
Address
3714 QUEST CT
City
NEWCASTLE
State / Zip Code
OK 73065-5521
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93LA084