Piper PA 12
Palmer, AK — June 6, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 6, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA058 |
| Event ID | 20200609X01845 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.93930, -149.28770 |
| Airport | Wolf Lake |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA 12 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.