Summary
On March 05, 1990, a Piper PA-12 (N7853H) was involved in an incident near Nome, 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 FAILURE OF THE LEFT GEAR AXLE DUE TO CORROSION AND FATIGUE.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA036. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7853H.
Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 5, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA036
Location
NOME, AK
Event ID
20001212X22645
Coordinates
64.709373, -164.619049
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 FAILURE OF THE LEFT GEAR AXLE DUE TO CORROSION AND FATIGUE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Address
POUCH 1148
City
NOME
State / Zip Code
AK 99762
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# ANC90LA036