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Aviation accident ANC20CA058

NONE · Piper PA 12 · 2020-06-06 · Palmer, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC20CA058
Event ID
20200609X01845
Type
Accident
Date
2020-06-06
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.9393, -149.2877

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA 12
Registration
N3824M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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