N3743MPIPER PA-12 1992-10-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-2678

Summary

On October 25, 1992, a Piper PA-12 (N3743M) was involved in an accident near Lowman, ID. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS INCLUDE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN, TREES, AND THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93FA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3743M.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 25, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA93FA010
Location
LOWMAN, ID
Event ID
20001211X15958
Coordinates
44.139839, -115.320159
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS INCLUDE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN, TREES, AND THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-2678
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-12 PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HARPHAM SAMUEL E
Address
6230 SHANDEE DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MERIDIAN
State / Zip Code
ID 83642
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# SEA93FA010