N78599

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-3961

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 6, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA196
Location
COKEVILLE, WY
Event ID
20001211X15771
Coordinates
42.079898, -110.949218
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT. FACTORS INCLUDE NON SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING AND AN IMPROPER PROPELLER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N78599
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-3961
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-12 PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RITTER JOHN I
Address
830 TOPAZ COURT
Status
Deregistered
City
KEMMERER
State / Zip Code
WY 83101
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# SEA92LA196