N1685APIPER PA-20 1991-11-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-20 S/N: 20-853

Summary

On November 08, 1991, a Piper PA-20 (N1685A) was involved in an incident near Stebbins, 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'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND DURING LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE ATTEMPTED GO AROUND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA016. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1685A.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 8, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC92LA016
Location
STEBBINS, AK
Event ID
20001212X18406
Coordinates
63.470443, -162.280059
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'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND DURING LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE ATTEMPTED GO AROUND

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
20-853
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA-20 PA20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH WALTER L
Address
HC 33 BOX 2893 P
Status
Deregistered
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687
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# ANC92LA016