N4290HPIPER PA-14 1990-10-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-14 S/N: 14-94

Summary

On October 16, 1990, a Piper PA-14 (N4290H) was involved in an accident near Port Heiden, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND, PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND, THE SOFT RUNWAY, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA007. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4290H.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 16, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC91LA007
Location
PORT HEIDEN, AK
Event ID
20001212X24398
Coordinates
56.959659, -158.580810
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND, PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND, THE SOFT RUNWAY, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
14-94
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-14 PA14
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-14

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OWEN TOY C
Address
7921 INGRAM ST
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-3922
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# ANC91LA007