N3321BPIPER PA-222023-07-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22S/N: 22-2136

Summary

On July 02, 2023, a Piper PA-22 (N3321B) was involved in an incident near Talkeetna, AK. All 3 people 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 encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering low-level, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA046. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3321B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 2, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA046
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Event ID
20230706192552
Coordinates
62.291960, -150.112530
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering low-level, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-2136
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEE DONALD R
Address
PO BOX 67
City
TALKEETNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99676-0067
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# ANC23LA046