N149AK

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12S/N: 121338

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 6, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA085
Location
Tyonek, AK
Event ID
20210913103846
Coordinates
61.272318, -152.065020
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 selection of inappropriate terrain and decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, an attempted go-around, and subsequent impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
121338
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-12PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMITH MEGAN
Address
8892 E KOKOPELLI CIR UNIT 18
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9294
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# ANC21LA085