Final 1 serious Jun 13, 2025

N3846M crash at Fairbanks, AK

Piper PA-12 — Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) at NONE (Fairbanks, AK)

DateJun 13, 2025
Tail numberN3846M
AircraftPiper PA-12 · Piper Super Cruiser · PA12
LocationFairbanks, AK
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseANC25LA051

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around with a tailwind.

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