N7712HPIPER PA-12 1992-07-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-604

Summary

On July 25, 1992, a Piper PA-12 (N7712H) was involved in an accident near Southport, NC. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES. A FACTOR WAS THE DUSK LIGHTING CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7712H.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 25, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA147
Location
SOUTHPORT, NC
Event ID
20001211X15050
Coordinates
33.920532, -78.019798
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES. A FACTOR WAS THE DUSK LIGHTING CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-604
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
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
MILLER KEVIN T
Address
PO BOX 876124
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-6124
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# ATL92LA147