N72HW

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-1625

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 7, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93LA006
Location
SUPPLY, NC
Event ID
20001211X15810
Coordinates
34.010971, -78.260856
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS INABLILTY TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE DURING THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS WERE THE RUNWAY CONDITIONS (SOFT, ROUGH TERRAIN, WET GRASS), THE PERIMETER TREES, AND THE TAIL WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-1625
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
PA-12 PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LHC AVIATION LLC
Address
6740 SW 110TH ST
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33156-3969
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# ATL93LA006