N98994PIPER PA-12 1990-07-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12352

Summary

On July 29, 1990, a Piper PA-12 (N98994) was involved in an incident near Kustatan River, 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 SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. THE TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA127. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N98994.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 29, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA127
Location
KUSTATAN RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001212X23587
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 SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. THE TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12352
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
PA-12 PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LINDEEN MICHAEL L
Address
4820 OMALLEY RD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99507-6574
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# ANC90LA127