N6PFPiper PA192019-07-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Piper PA19S/N: 18-2007

Summary

On July 21, 2019, a Piper PA19 (N6PF) was involved in an accident near Skwentna, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s loss of directional control during a go-around and his failure to assess the wind conditions appropriately before a landing attempt.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC19TA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6PF.

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