PIPER PA-12
Porterville, UT, February 4, 2023
Event Information
| Date | February 4, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Porterville, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.97214, -111.70443 |
| Airport | Field of Dreams |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA103 |
| Event ID | 20230207106691 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Registration # | N3969B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
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.