N78599PIPER PA-12 1992-09-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-3961

Summary

On September 06, 1992, a Piper PA-12 (N78599) was involved in an incident near Cokeville, WY. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT. FACTORS INCLUDE NON SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING AND AN IMPROPER PROPELLER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA196. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78599.

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
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