MINR · PIPER PA 22 · 2015-06-01 · Skwentna, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC15LA034
Event ID
20150601X95028
Type
Accident
Date
2015-06-01
Location
Skwentna, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.701389, -150.936111
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 22
Registration
N2828P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to follow the airplane's operating limitations by rapidly opening the throttle, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude even though he was not taking off or landing.