N7684HPIPER PA-12 1991-07-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-573

Summary

On July 28, 1991, a Piper PA-12 (N7684H) was involved in an accident near Palmer, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENT STALL DURING LOW LEVEL MANEUVERING FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7684H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 28, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA111
Location
PALMER, AK
Event ID
20001212X17425
Coordinates
61.620445, -148.980590
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENT STALL DURING LOW LEVEL MANEUVERING FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-573
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
PA-12 PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WELLBORN RALPH L
Address
PO BOX 3236
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
AK 99611-3236
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# ANC91LA111