N6PF

Substantial
Serious

Piper PA19S/N: 18-2007

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 21, 2019
NTSB Number
ANC19TA037
Location
Skwentna, AK
Event ID
20190721X24746
Coordinates
61.687778, -151.400830
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control during a go-around and his failure to assess the wind conditions appropriately before a landing attempt.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2007
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA19M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-19

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOPLANDA MATTHEW J
Address
PO BOX 1127
City
WILLOW
State / Zip Code
AK 99688-1127
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# ANC19TA037