N4401M

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-3341

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 8, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA125
Location
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Event ID
20001212X17435
Coordinates
33.690711, -78.889266
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING SITE AND THE WATER DITCHING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-3341
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
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
KUBECKA JILL
Address
PO BOX 141
City
EDNA
State / Zip Code
TX 77957-0141
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# ATL91LA125