N2638MPIPER PA-122025-07-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12S/N: 12-981

Summary

On July 14, 2025, a Piper PA-12 (N2638M) was involved in an incident near Egegik, AK. 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 excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2638M.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 14, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA089
Location
Egegik, AK
Event ID
20250819200821
Coordinates
57.880000, -157.270000
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 excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-981
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
BOOTH WADE W
Address
4350 N BIRCH FOREST DR # B
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9661
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# ANC25LA089