N1685A

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-20 S/N: 20-853

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 8, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC92LA016
Location
STEBBINS, AK
Event ID
20001212X18406
Coordinates
63.470443, -162.280059
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
N1685A
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