N7404KPIPER PA-20 1991-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-20 S/N: 20-312

Summary

On August 07, 1991, a Piper PA-20 (N7404K) was involved in an incident near Eureka, AK. All 2 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-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MANTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7404K.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 7, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA120
Location
EUREKA, AK
Event ID
20001212X17741
Coordinates
61.410449, -149.170730
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MANTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
20-312
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-20 PA20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
18700 UPPER SKYLINE DR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-7912
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# ANC91LA120