N7712HPIPER PA-122023-05-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12S/N: 12-604

Summary

On May 29, 2023, a Piper PA-12 (N7712H) was involved in an incident near Mcgrath, 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 delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7712H.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 29, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA041
Location
McGrath, AK
Event ID
20230611192349
Coordinates
62.323988, -154.396360
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 delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-604
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
MILLER KEVIN T
Address
PO BOX 876124
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-6124
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# ANC23LA041