N92740PIPER PA-122022-09-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12S/N: 12-177

Summary

On September 18, 2022, a Piper PA-12 (N92740) was involved in an incident near Tok, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA079. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N92740.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 18, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA079
Location
Tok, AK
Event ID
20220923105991
Coordinates
62.236555, -141.117930
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-177
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
SANDSTROM DAVID E
Address
1006 W 72ND AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99518-2132
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# ANC22LA079