N2930MPIPER PA-12 1988-11-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 121332

Summary

On November 25, 1988, a Piper PA-12 (N2930M) was involved in an incident near Fairbanks, 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 MISJUDGED THE APPROACH AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE. A RELATED FACTOR WAS TREES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA020. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2930M.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 25, 1988
NTSB Number
ANC89LA020
Location
FAIRBANKS, AK
Event ID
20001213X27183
Coordinates
64.810401, -147.719436
Nearest Airport
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 MISJUDGED THE APPROACH AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE. A RELATED FACTOR WAS TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
121332
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
YOUNG TIMOTHY T
Address
4341 S PREFLIGHT WAY
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99623-0382
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# ANC89LA020