N3717MPIPER PA-12 1992-05-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-2659

Summary

On May 22, 1992, a Piper PA-12 (N3717M) was involved in an incident near Port Bainbridge, AK. 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: CARBURETOR ICE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3717M.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 22, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA081
Location
PORT BAINBRIDGE, AK
Event ID
20001211X14552
Coordinates
60.050308, -149.329849
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

CARBURETOR ICE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-2659
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
LEONARD DAVID J
Address
PO BOX 26007
City
BETTLES FIELD
State / Zip Code
AK 99726-0007
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# ANC92LA081