PIPER PA-20

Chitina, AK — March 25, 2022

Event Information

DateMarch 25, 2022
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberANC22LA027
Event ID20220330104860
LocationChitina, AK
CountryUSA
Coordinates61.74363, -142.27170
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-20
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall and impact 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.

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