N5106H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-14 S/N: 14-111

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 5, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA158
Location
SKWENTNA, AK
Event ID
20001211X15560
Coordinates
61.930164, -151.729934
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT MISJUDGED PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY FOR TAILWIND CONDITION CONSIDERING AIRCRAFT LOAD AND TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TERRAIN, TAKEOFF AIRSPEED NOT ATTAINED, AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE, PILOT OVERCONFIDENCE IN AIRCRAFT AND PERSONAL ABILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
14-111
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
PA-14 PA14
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-14

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MARTINEZ PATRICK F
Address
3260 S SKY RANCH LOOP
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9007
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# ANC92LA158