N4226H

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-14S/N: 14-29

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 15, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA071
Location
Tyonek, AK
Event ID
20210817103710
Coordinates
61.210482, -150.944210
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane above its maximum allowable gross weight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
14-29
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-14PA14
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-14

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ANGEL AVIATION INC
Address
7904 W ACOMA DR
City
PEORIA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85381-4313
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# ANC21LA071