N2770M

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 1468-15

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 23, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA228
Location
FRANCONIA, NH
Event ID
20001212X24362
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LANDING OF THE AIRPLANE IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, DUE TO THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CENTER MUFFLER BAFFLE, WHICH BLOCKED THE EXHAUST FLOW, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
1468-15
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
THISSELL DAVID W
Address
99 MAY HILL RD
City
PLYMOUTH
State / Zip Code
MA 02360-3706
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# NYC90LA228