N5196H – PIPER PA-14 – 2012-09-17 NTSB Accident Report

On September 17, 2012, a Piper PA-14 (N5196H) was involved in an accident near Emmett, ID. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. 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 clearance from terrain.

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to show his passengers the local area. They departed from the airport and proceeded north. Shortly after sunset, the pilot reversed course to return to the airport. During the return flight, he realized that he had turned into the incorrect canyon and was unable to out climb the rising terrain; subsequently, the pilot initiated a precautionary landing onto a hillside. During the landing, the right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR12CA429. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5196H.