N4912ZPIPER PA-22-108 1989-06-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-108 S/N: 228998

Summary

On June 19, 1989, a Piper PA-22-108 (N4912Z) was involved in an incident near Alder Creek, 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: SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (UNIMPROVED STRIP) BY THE PILOT. SOFT/UNEVEN TERRAIN & LOW BUSHES ON THE STRIP, AS WELL AS ALDERS BESIDE THE STRIP, WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4912Z.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 19, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA101
Location
ALDER CREEK, AK
Event ID
20001213X28464
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (UNIMPROVED STRIP) BY THE PILOT. SOFT/UNEVEN TERRAIN & LOW BUSHES ON THE STRIP, AS WELL AS ALDERS BESIDE THE STRIP, WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
228998
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA-22-108 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LEFLER PHILIP A
Address
RT 2 BOX 132K
Status
Deregistered
City
CHATTAROY
State / Zip Code
WA 99003
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# ANC89LA101