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Aviation accident ANC22FA066

1 fatal · PIPER PA-12 · 2022-08-11 · Arctic Village, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC22FA066
Event ID
20220813105729
Type
Accident
Date
2022-08-11
Location
Arctic Village, AK, USA
Coordinates
68.720123, -146.23407

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Registration
N3937M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to depart in turbulent and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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