N3251Z

Substantial
None

Piper PA22S/N: 22-7199

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 22, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA087
Location
Lake Louise, AK
Event ID
20200901X51145
Coordinates
62.366943, -147.483610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to takeoff in shifting winds from a remote unimproved gravel bar, which resulted in a failure to attain an airspeed suitable for flight and a loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-7199
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
PA22PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COPPER RIVER AIRMOTIVE LLC
Address
HC 60 BOX 251B
City
COPPER CENTER
State / Zip Code
AK 99573-9704
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# ANC20CA087