N3042M

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-1734

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 14, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA134
Location
TALKEETNA, AK
Event ID
20001211X15293
Coordinates
62.449493, -149.789779
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS PREMATURE TOUCH DOWN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DOWNDRAFT AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-1734
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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
PATRICK ANDREW S
Address
600 PAVEL CT
City
MOSCOW
State / Zip Code
ID 83843-9290
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# ANC92LA134