N4214HPiper PA 142020-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Piper PA 14S/N: 14-101

Summary

On August 31, 2020, a Piper PA 14 (N4214H) was involved in an accident near Wasilla, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. 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 airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with trees.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC20LA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4214H.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 31, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20LA086
Location
Wasilla, AK
Event ID
20200901X34826
Coordinates
61.616943, -149.321670
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
14-101
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA 14M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-14

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRANGER ANDREW J
Address
1850 BASSETT ST APT 1010
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
CO 80202-6195
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# ANC20LA086