N48MRPIPER PA-12S2023-07-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12SS/N: 12-2583

Summary

On July 21, 2023, a Piper PA-12S (N48MR) was involved in an incident near Kalispell, MT. 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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA280. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48MR.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 21, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA280
Location
Kalispell, MT
Event ID
20230724192683
Coordinates
48.310500, -114.256000
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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-2583
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-12SPA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CASEY MIKE P
Address
195 BLANCHARD LAKE RD
City
WHITEFISH
State / Zip Code
MT 59937-8478
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# WPR23LA280