N1706BPIPER PA-122024-12-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-12S/N: 12-1562

Summary

On December 05, 2024, a Piper PA-12 (N1706B) was involved in an accident near Marysvale, UT. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA056. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1706B.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 5, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR25LA056
Location
Marysvale, UT
Event ID
20241209199397
Coordinates
38.489643, -112.071320
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-1562
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-12PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WAGSTROM WAYNE A
Address
PO BOX 333
City
AURORA
State / Zip Code
UT 84620-0333
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# WPR25LA056