N2579M

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12S/N: 12-946

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 28, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA077
Location
Nikolai, AK
Event ID
20210831103778
Coordinates
63.010000, -152.480000
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 loss of control on go-around in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land at a short off-airport landing site with a malfunctioning airspeed indicator.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-946
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
PA-12PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BARELA PETER A
Address
PO BOX 873512
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-3512
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# ANC21LA077