N1846PPIPER PA-22 1991-06-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 22-2628

Summary

On June 16, 1991, a Piper PA-22 (N1846P) was involved in an incident near Beluga, AK. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE PROPER TAKEOFF PROCEDURES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND, AND THE RISING TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA075. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1846P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 16, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA075
Location
BELUGA, AK
Event ID
20001212X17150
Coordinates
55.920902, -159.489456
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE PROPER TAKEOFF PROCEDURES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND, AND THE RISING TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-2628
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
PA-22 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRUMPY AVIATION LTD
Address
1557 MEADE ST
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
CO 80204-1567
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# ANC91LA075