1 fatal · PIPER PA-12 · 1994-01-21 · IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA94FA052
Event ID
20001206X00680
Type
Accident
Date
1994-01-21
Location
IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA
Coordinates
43.520484, -112.269096
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Registration
N7805H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE TERRAIN. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO ATTEMPT LOW LEVEL MANEUVERS IN A NARROW CANYON.