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September 17, 2012 · Piper PA-14 · N5196H
Emmett, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Emmett, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-14
Tail Number
N5196H
Operator
Taylor Donald L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA429
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to show his passengers the local area. They departed from the airport and proceeded north. Shortly after sunset, the pilot reversed course to return to the airport. During the return flight, he realized that he had turned into the incorrect canyon and was unable to outclimb the rising terrain; subsequently, the pilot initiated a precautionary landing onto a hillside. During the landing, the right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Mountainous/hilly terrain-Response/compensation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to show his passengers the local area. They departed from the airport and proceeded north. Shortly after sunset, the pilot reversed course to return to the airport. During the return flight, he realized that he had turned into the incorrect canyon and was unable to out climb the rising terrain; subsequently, the pilot initiated a precautionary landing onto a hillside. During the landing, the right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 PDT
Nearest AirportEmmett Municipal Airport (15nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-14
Tail NumberN5196H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTaylor Donald L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time01:35
Weather SourceWFAC