Aviation accident ANC97LA079

Name: aviation accident: Piper J-5 near WASILLA (1997-05-29)
Start: 1997-05-29
Location: WASILLA, AK, USA

NONE · Piper J-5 · 1997-05-29 · WASILLA, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC97LA079
Event ID: 20001208X07844
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-05-29
Location: WASILLA, AK, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: J-5
Registration: N31164
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the noncertificated pilot's decision to perform a go-around after a suitable landing site had been attained. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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