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Aviation accident ANC03LA095

NONE · Piper PA-12 · 2003-08-17 · Tyonek, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC03LA095
Event ID
20030818X01349
Type
Accident
Date
2003-08-17
Location
Tyonek, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.833332, -151.25

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA-12
Registration
N2941M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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