MINR · Piper PA-32-260 · 2002-08-14 · RED DEVIL, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC02LA095
Event ID
20020830X01500
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-14
Location
RED DEVIL, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.787776, -157.348052
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32-260
Registration
N3853W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was rising terrain which was unsuitable for a forced landing.