Casualties unknown

1993-07-08: Piper PA-12 (N3108M) — Evans, Samuel — Laramie, WY

Laramie, WY, US

On July 8, 1993, a Piper PA-12 (registration N3108M) operated by Evans, Samuel was involved in an aviation accident near Laramie, WY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING AND AN INADVERTENT STALL. 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

A passenger reported that while en route, the pilot initiated a descent after spotting a coyote, then performed a wing over. The passenger felt stall buffet and lost consciousness; the airplane struck terrain in a left-wing-low attitude.

Narrative

According to a passenger account, during a flight en route to an airport, the pilot announced that he had sighted a coyote on the ground and began a descent. Upon reaching the coyote, the pilot executed a wing-over maneuver. The passenger reported feeling the stall buffet during this maneuver and subsequently lost consciousness, waking up on the ground. The passenger stated that he was unaware of any further events and did not recall any mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the maneuver.

Investigation Findings

Evidence from the accident site indicated that the airplane impacted the terrain in a left-wing-low attitude. The passenger's statement and physical evidence are consistent with a stall occurring during the low-altitude maneuver. No pre-existing mechanical issues were reported.

Additional Information

The source did not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, location, operator, or number of occupants. No information regarding injuries, weather conditions, or air traffic control involvement was provided. Toxicology tests may have been performed but were not mentioned in the source; therefore, no conclusions about fatalities or injuries can be drawn from this report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12998. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.