MINR · Piper PA-12 · 2006-08-10 · Coldfoot, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC06CA110
Event ID
20060929X01434
Type
Accident
Date
2006-08-10
Location
Coldfoot, AK, USA
Coordinates
67.253608, -150.20639
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-12
Registration
N7663H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts, and rough and uneven terrain.