# NTSB ANC88LA112: Piper PA-12, N7964H, Galena, AK, August 8, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 8, 1988, 09:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Galena, AK
- Coordinates: 64.739646, -156.850448 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=64.7396&lon=-156.8504&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 9, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 5053
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC88LA112
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/5053/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA112

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - tundra (contributing factor)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - inadequate transition/upgrade training, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - lack of total experience in type operation, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING ON THE TUNDRA. DURING THE ROLLOUT THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK. THE PILOT COULD NOT BE FOUND TO ACCOMPLISH THE REQUIRED ACCIDENT REPORT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7964H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7964H), registered now, S/N 12-869 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-12
- Registry model: [Piper PA-12](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-12) (registry code 7101202) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 12869
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-C 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Tony R. Richrdson
- Registered owner: Chris E. Lie
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 30; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 50 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 290° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 4,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 48 °F, dew point 46 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19880808035859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880808035859A), Aug 8, 1988: Piper PA12, Galena, AK, Substantial damage. Lost control and nosed over on landing. Student pilot was carrying a passenger.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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