N3484MPiper Aircraft Corp PA-122026-03-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper Aircraft Corp PA-12S/N: 12-2080

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 28, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA142
Location
Spanaway, WA
Event ID
20260330202716
Coordinates
47.070389, -122.371080
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 application of brakes, which resulted in the airplane tipping forward onto its nose.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Piper Aircraft Corp
Serial Number
12-2080
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-12PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NINER ONE AVIATION LLC
Address
1915 NE STUCKI AVE STE 308
City
HILLSBORO
State / Zip Code
OR 97006-6951
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# WPR26LA142