N3669NPIPER PA-12 1989-08-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 12-1920

Summary

On August 15, 1989, a Piper PA-12 (N3669N) was involved in an incident near Rainy Pass, 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: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING, DUE TO MISJUDGEMENT OF AIRSPEED AND DISTANCE TO THE LANDING TOUCH-DOWN POINT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA140. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3669N.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 15, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA140
Location
RAINY PASS, AK
Event ID
20001213X29003
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING, DUE TO MISJUDGEMENT OF AIRSPEED AND DISTANCE TO THE LANDING TOUCH-DOWN POINT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-1920
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
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
MCDONALD DOUGLAS E
Address
7474 19TH AVE N
City
DEERING
State / Zip Code
ND 58731-9714
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# ANC89LA140