N98951PIPER PA-12 1992-05-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-306

Summary

On May 12, 1992, a Piper PA-12 (N98951) was involved in an accident near Easton, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA059. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N98951.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 12, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA059
Location
EASTON, PA
Event ID
20001211X14585
Coordinates
40.680068, -75.219772
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-306
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-12 PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILKINSON WILFRED W
Address
1390 8TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
IA 52302-2617
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# BFO92LA059