N7955HPIPER PA-122023-09-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12S/N: 12-858

Summary

On September 22, 2023, a Piper PA-12 (N7955H) was involved in an incident near Eatonville, WA. All 2 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 failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA356. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7955H.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 22, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA356
Location
Eatonville, WA
Event ID
20230927193152
Coordinates
46.871667, -122.257220
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-858
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
HUDSON TOM J
Address
PO BOX 256
City
KASILOF
State / Zip Code
AK 99610-0256
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# WPR23LA356