No fatalities
6 Jun 2020: Piper PA 12 No Series — Palmer, AK
On 6 Jun 2020, a Piper PA 12 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operationContributed to outcome