N9FWPIPER PA312024-08-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA31S/N: 31-7405468

Summary

On August 05, 2024, a Piper PA31 (N9FW) was involved in an incident near Fairbanks, AK. All 5 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 continuation of an unstabilized approach and his failure to monitor the aircraft's altitude and airspeed during the approach, resulting in a loss of control.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA074. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9FW.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 5, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA074
Location
Fairbanks , AK
Event ID
20240805194845
Coordinates
64.817822, -147.843000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's continuation of an unstabilized approach and his failure to monitor the aircraft's altitude and airspeed during the approach, resulting in a loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7405468
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA31PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
PA-31-350

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WRIGHT AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 60142
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99706-0142
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# ANC24LA074