No fatalities

29 May 2023: PIPER PA-12 — McGrath, AK

McGrath, AK, United States

On 29 May 2023, a PIPER PA-12 was involved in an aviation accident near McGrath, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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