PIPER PA-12
Spanaway, WA, March 28, 2026
Event Information
| Date | March 28, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Spanaway, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | SHADY ACRES |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA142 |
| Event ID | 20260330202716 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Registration # | N3484M |
| Owner | NINER ONE AVIATION LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s excessive application of brakes, which resulted in the airplane tipping forward onto its nose.
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.