NTSB investigations: Piper PA-12
817 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-12. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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NTSB MKC88LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Bertrand, NEThe plt rprtd that while practicing takeoffs & ldgs, he believed he had excessive ground speed & elected to go around. He said he waited to long to go around, so he decided to fly under power lines, located at the dep end of the strip. Shortly after lift-off,…NTSB ANC88LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Figure 8 Lake, AKThe pilot-in-command was landing in one foot tall grass near a duck hunting shack and struck a log. He landed the airplane after striking the log and during the landing roll, the main landing gear collapsed. The plt stated that he overflew the lndg area and…NTSB ANC88LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKThe private pilot stated that he was attempting to land on a gravel bar when the airplane encountered a soft spot and nosed over. He said that a contributing factor in the accident was that he had applied his brakes too strongly early in the landing roll, and…NTSB ANC88LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · King Mountain, AKThe pilot-in-command was maneuvering through a valley for the second time. During the second pass the engine lost power. Mixture was full rich, and the pilot applied carburetor heat and when nothing happened he turned the carburetor heat off. He attempted a…NTSB NYC88LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Georges Mills, NHWitnesses reported the wind was gusty and there were whitecaps on the lake when the acft attempted to takeoff. The plt said that when the acft had climbed to a sufficient altitude he began a left turn to climb over the lake. After the turn was started the…NTSB ANC88LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Galena, AKThe 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.NTSB ANC88LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Illiamna, AKDuring the takeoff roll on the beach, the aircraft struck a large rock and the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft.NTSB FTW88LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Brownsville, TXWhile circling an unlighted private airstrip, the pilot allowed the aircraft to descend into 2 feet of water causing substantial damage.NTSB NYC88LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Hammondsport, NYShortly after takeoff, the Piper PA-12 experienced a loss of power and made an off airport landing. During the landing, the aircraft impacted in a corn field. Examination of the aircraft did not disclose any malfunctions or mechanical failures. Auto fuel was…NTSB ANC88LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Skwentna, AKThe acft collided with a tree stump during a short field landing. The plt stated that the stump was hidden by tall grass. No official information is published abt the johnson airstrip.NTSB ANC87LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Valdez, AKThe pilot stated that he was landing at an unimproved, off airport site when the main gear hit a hole during the landing roll and the aircraft nosed over.NTSB ANC87FA153Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Shaw Creek, AKThe private pilot was transporting passengers incidental to the operation of his lodge. According to witnesses, it was common for pilots to use that portion of the highway for takeoffs and landings. According to the husband of one of the fatally injured…NTSB DEN87FA234Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12-150 · Anaconda, MTBoth plts were reportedly avid big horn sheep hunters. On the morning of the accident, the 2nd plt picked up topographical charts of the area where the acft crashed. It was an area where the Montana department of fish, wildlife, and parks (fwp) had recently…NTSB ANC87LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot related that he ran out of fuel enroute to his planned refueling stop and made an emergency landing on a highway, substantially damaging the airplane. He said that the enroute portion of his flight took much longer than anticipated due to strong…NTSB ANC87LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kuskalana Pass, AKThe pilot stated that during the landing roll on the tundra he applied wheel brakes too hard causing the aircraft to nose over on its back.NTSB ANC87LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Montague Island, AKThe plt was making an apch for a soft/short field landing at a strip which paralleled the ocean shoreline on Montague Island. He stated that when he came in to land, he misjudged the height & position of bushes nr the apch end of the strip. Subsequently, the…NTSB ANC87LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12-150 · Little Delta, AKThe pilot stated that he was taking off downhill with a 10 knot tailwind. At that time the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to stall. The aircraft settled into brush and nosed over.NTSB ANC87LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Homer, AKThe pilot stated after the landing rollout he lost directional control of the aircraft causing a groundloop on the runway. This landing was the first full stall landing of the flight.NTSB NYC87LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Spencer Lake, METhe flight originated at Spencer Lake and flew north then south to baker lake. South of hedgehog mountain the flight encountered downdrafts and a loss of altitude at 500-600 feet per minute. Upon turning right to return to Spencer Lake the aircraft continued…NTSB SEA87LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Sun Valley, IDAfter landing touchdown, plt encountered swirling winds. Acft drifted left and into airport boundary (cyclone-type) fence.NTSB ANC87LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kvichak Bay, AKThe pilot stated that during the takeoff the aircraft's engine lost power; the aircraft stalled and crashed on the gravel bar. The pilot also stated he did not know how much fuel was on board the aircraft and he did not remember the last time he fueled the…NTSB DEN87FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12-150 · Gilcrest, COThe plt made a low pass at aprx 200 ft AGL & waved at TW0 friends who were duck hunting. He then made a 2nd pass at aprx 150 ft & left the area. About 10 min later, the acft returned & was seen flying down a river at tree top level. The acft struck 3 of 4…NTSB DEN87LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Opheim, MTThe plt elected to take off downhill because he said the hill was too steep to try a takeoff uphill even into the wind. He said that just prior to lift off, he hit a snowbank which slowed the acft down. Deeper snow was then contacted and the acft flipped over.NTSB ANC86LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tutna Lake, AKThe pilot stated that just after lift off, a left crosswind forced the left wing up, causing the right float to strike the water.NTSB ANC86LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Egegik, AKThe pilot stated that after touchdown he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over. At the time of the accident there was a direct crosswind.NTSB MKC86LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fulton, MOThe pilot and his passenger were on a short flight to check the operation of a VOR receiver. While they were on the landing roll, a gust of wind turned the nose of the airplane to the left and the airplane ran off the runway and the right gear hit a runway…NTSB ANC86LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot stated that the aircraft is not equipped with a header tank on the fuel system. The engine was starved of fuel when in a shallow dive.NTSB ANC86LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot stated that during the landing roll he lost directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft struck a row of trees of the end of the landing area.NTSB SEA86LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Imnaha, ORPrior to takeoff the pilot taxied through a lot of slush. A nose over occurred while attempting to land on a snow covered clearing. The nose over probably occurred due to very deep snow on the landing area and frozen brakes.NTSB ANC85LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe plt reported sufficient alt could not be obtained to clear trees during takeoff. The acft stalled and the right wing contacted the water resulting in the acft cartwheeling. Investigation revealed the acft was over gross weight and CG was beyond the aft…NTSB ANC85LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe plt reported that when he departed seward. The fuel gages indicated there was aprx 15 gal on board. About 5 min from the intended destination, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion while the left fuel gage showed there was 5 gal remaining. During an…NTSB ANC85FA111Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chugiak, AKThe acft crashed in a wooded residential area following a loss of pwr on takeoff. Post accident inspection of the airframe and powerplant disclosed automotive fuel was being used in the acft. Lab tests indicated the fuel was subjectedto high temps which…NTSB ATL85LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Hickory, NCDuring the landing roll, the plt lost directional control of the acft & it ground looped & ran off the rwy. The plt reported that the left tire went flat, the left gear collapsed & the left wing was damaged.NTSB ANC85LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Beluga, AKAcft was doing low alt turns-about-a-point when the eng quit due to fuel starvation. The acft then crashed into trees. Plt stated the acft had aprx 5 gals of fuel an board at the time of the accident.NTSB ANC85FA063Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKDuring takeoff roll acft veered left off rwy, hit a snow bank and nosed over onto its back. Acft was 265 lbs over gwt. Two pax were in rear seat. Rear control stick was installed. There was a 10 kt right x-wind.NTSB CHI85LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Waynesville, OHThe engine quit at about 500 ft AGL during the initial takeoff climb. The pilot made a forced landing in a plowed field and the main gear sheared off. Water was observed dripping out of the gascolator after the accident.NTSB ANC85LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Skwentna, AKWhile attempting to land, acft stalled in right downwind turn and contacted the ground. Plt was unaware of the 5 to 7 mph wind.NTSB MIA85LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Miramar, FLAn interruption of pwr was experienced as an abrupt steep dive maneuver was entered to release the banner towed by the acft. The plt then attempted a 180 deg turn at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL to avoid pwr lines. The acft entered a high descent rate and…NTSB ANC85LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Talkeetna, AKThe acft crashed during a forced landing following a power loss. Post accident fire destroyed the acft. The acft engine was partially disassembled following the accident and no discrepancies were found. The plt said that he suspected carburetor ice. During…NTSB ANC85LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Theodore River, AKThe acft crashed during a go-around attempt at Theodore River located 35 miles southwest of anchorage, AK. According to the plt, after landing on a gravel oil pad he realized that the acft would not stop before going over the edge into a swamp. He applied…NTSB ANC84LA185Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dadina Lake, AKPrior to the accident the plt had been involved in moose hunting activities. On the morning of the occurrence he had made two successful flts hauling meat from a small unnamed lake to Dadina Lake, about 3 miles north. Shortly after the third takeoff from the…NTSB ANC84LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Montague Island, AKThe acft was landed hard and the main landing gear collapsed. According to the plt the landing gear bunger cords broke and there was no safety cable to keep the gear from collapsing. The landing area was a narrow gravel strip running northand south, 1600 ft…NTSB CHI84LA358Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cottage Grove, WIWhile over-flying a local arpt at aprx 200 ft AGL the eng lost power. A forced landing was made in an adjacent alfalfa field. The acft landed hard in a nose low attitude and came to rest about 90 ft from initial ground contact.NTSB SEA84LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Juneau, AKOver a mountain pass the acft encountered turbulence the plt described as 'severe'. The acft lost 500 to 1,000 ft and turned 180 deg. A 180 deg climbing turn was initiated and the acft again flew into the turbulence. After the second encounter aileron and…NTSB CHI84FA343Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Alpena, MIWitnesses stated that the acft flew at a very low altitude over the lake performing what appeared to be a series of stalls and recoveries with the acft climbing steeply to aprx 150 ft above the lake and then dropping sharply back down within a few feet of the…NTSB ANC84LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Hope, AKThe acft collided with a ditch alongside a short strip used by hunters and fishermen. During interviews with the plt it was revealed that the acft was overloaded and out of CG. During the takeoff the plt decided to abort after passing his decision point but…NTSB ANC84FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cantwell, AKImpact occurred at the 3,600 ft level on a steep slope of mountainous terrain. Instrument meteorological conditions were reported by pilots as well as ground personnel in the area. Loose and unstable terrain conditions limited the investigative effort.NTSB ANC84LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Curry, AKThe acft swerved on the over grown rwy and when the plt partially corrected the swerving the acft went off the rwys end and nosed over. The plt said he had checked the airstrip out on a solo flt and had no problems. When he returned to the unmaintained strip…NTSB ANC84LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wasilla, AKThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine lost power. The plt said that the engine failed due to carburetor icing. Examination of the eng revealed no mechanical failure or malfunction.NTSB ANC84FA075Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Palmer, AKThe acft landed fast & long on the rough 1300 ft grass & dirt rwy. At the departure end of the strip, the the acft nosed over as the plt was applying braking action.