Summary
On June 14, 2025, a Piper PA-12 (N3846M) was involved in an accident near Fairbanks, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. 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 trees during a go-around with a tailwind.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3846M.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around with a tailwind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC25LA051