N1765APIPER PA-22 1990-07-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 22-499

Summary

On July 15, 1990, a Piper PA-22 (N1765A) was involved in an incident near Port Moller, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS, THE SOFT RUNWAY SURFACE, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TRAINING AND TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA118. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1765A.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 15, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA118
Location
PORT MOLLER, AK
Event ID
20001212X23578
Coordinates
55.920825, -159.489822
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS, THE SOFT RUNWAY SURFACE, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TRAINING AND TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-499
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA-22 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MURRAY JAMES A
Address
PO BOX 877272
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-7272
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# ANC90LA118