Summary
On February 09, 2023, a Piper PA-16 (N5987H) was involved in an incident near Soldotna, 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: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
On February 08, 2023, about 1700 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-16 airplane, N5987H sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Soldotna, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost partial power then regained power. The pilot turned the airplane back to the airport to perform an emergency landing. While in the turn, a total loss of engine power occurred and upon landing on airport property, the airplane impacted a snowbank.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA020. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5987H.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On February 08, 2023, about 1700 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-16 airplane, N5987H sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Soldotna, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost partial power then regained power. The pilot turned the airplane back to the airport to perform an emergency landing. While in the turn, a total loss of engine power occurred and upon landing on airport property, the airplane impacted a snowbank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
A postaccident examination of the engine, with oversight by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The carburetor icing chart shows the weather conditions were conducive for carburetor ice at glide or cruise power.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC23LA020