Aviation accident ANC89FA144

2 fatal · PIPER PA-12 · 1989-08-13 · WINDY FORK, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC89FA144
Event ID: 20001213X28996
Type: Accident
Date: 1989-08-13
Location: WINDY FORK, AK, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-12
Registration: N7542H
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NR
Weather: Unk

Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE OPERATING TO OR FROM THE GRAVEL BAR, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE RISING TERRAIN WAS CONSIDERED A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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