Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-14 near Emmett, ID — 2012-09-17

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Date
2012-09-17
Location
Emmett, ID, USA
Airport
S78
Aircraft
PIPER PA-14
Registration
N5196H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain.

NTSB 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 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 coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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