# NTSB ANC90LA130: Piper PA-14, N5110H, Merrill Pass, AK, August 3, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 2, 1990, 17:31 local (Aug 3, 1990, 01:31 UTC)
- Place: Merrill Pass, AK
- Coordinates: 61.079792, -151.160079 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=61.0798&lon=-151.1601&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 15, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 5416
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC90LA130
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/5416/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA130

## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly (contributing factor)
  - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - airspeed - not attained, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall/mush - not followed, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering

## Analysis

THE AIRPLANE WAS BEING MANEUVERED AT A LOW ALTITUDE IN THE MOUNTAINS WHEN IT STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5110H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5110H), registered now, S/N 14-115, built 1948 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-14
- Registry model: [Piper PA-14](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-14) (registry code 7101402) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 14115
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Michael J. Stockburger
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: MRI, ANCHORAGE, AK

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 36; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 8,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 39 °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 19900802029589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900802029589A), Aug 2, 1990: Piper PA14, Merrill Pass, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot reported he lost control and crashed while maneuvering in Merrill Pass.

## Other investigations on N5110H (1)

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.

- [NTSB ANC72DAG96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG96), Feb 26, 1972: Piper PA-14 (N5110H), Palmer, AK, substantial damage

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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