No fatalities
4 Feb 2023: PIPER PA-12 12-278 — Porterville, UT
On 4 Feb 2023, a PIPER PA-12 12-278 was involved in an aviation accident near Porterville, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. 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 failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintained