N121EFPIPER PA-12 1991-07-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-2447

Summary

On July 06, 1991, a Piper PA-12 (N121EF) was involved in an accident near Merrill Pass, AK. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL SPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TURBULENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA091. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N121EF.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 6, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA091
Location
MERRILL PASS, AK
Event ID
20001212X17409
Coordinates
61.220863, -149.850387
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL SPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TURBULENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-2447
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-12 PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3031 LOIS DR 310
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99503
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# ANC91LA091