N4285H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-14 S/N: 14-90

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 8, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC92LA015
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Event ID
20001212X18405
Coordinates
61.159614, -149.989273
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'S LOSS OF CONTROL DURING FINAL APPROACH WHEN HIS ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED TO TRYING TO OPERATE THE VERNIER THROTTLE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
14-90
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
PA-14 PA14
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-14

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PRALLE JEFFORY K
Address
3060 N LAZY EIGHT CT
STE 2 PMB 176
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-4392
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# ANC92LA015