Casualties unknown

1988-10-13: Piper PA-12 (N3153M) — John M. Allen — Little Heart LK, AK

Little Heart LK, AK, US

On October 13, 1988, a Piper PA-12 (registration N3153M) operated by John M. Allen was involved in an aviation accident near Little Heart LK, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane was located within a quarter mile of its destination, Little Heart Lake, after the pilot inquired about lake ice conditions. No mechanical issues were found, and the wreckage came to rest in a near-vertical attitude.

Incident Overview

On an unspecified date, a pilot-in-command contacted a local pilot in the Talkeetna area to inquire about weather conditions and whether the surface of a lake had frozen. This communication occurred prior to the pilot's departure. The pilot then departed for the lake at 1800 ADT (Alaska Daylight Time). After departure, no further communication was received from the pilot.

Wreckage Discovery

The wreckage of the airplane was subsequently located within one quarter of a mile of its intended destination, Little Heart Lake. The wreckage site was situated just to the southeast of the lake's shoreline.

Investigation Findings

During the on-scene investigation, no mechanical irregularities were discovered. The wreckage site was surrounded by trees and alder shrubs, which showed no signs of impact or branch breakage. The aircraft came to rest in a near-vertical attitude.

Additional Details

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration number, number of occupants, injuries, or the date of the incident. No analysis or conclusions regarding contributing factors are provided in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X26951. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.