N2424NPIPER PA-38-112 1989-08-06 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 3879A0836

Summary

On August 06, 1989, a Piper PA-38-112 (N2424N) was involved in an accident near Anchorage, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE TURNING BACK TOWARD THE AIRPORT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC89FA133. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2424N.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 6, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89FA133
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Event ID
20001213X28993
Coordinates
61.220932, -149.849716
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE TURNING BACK TOWARD THE AIRPORT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
3879A0836
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ULMER INC
Address
1704 E 5TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99501
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# ANC89FA133