Accident Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser C-GPIT,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 229845
 
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Date:Monday 16 September 2019
Time:15:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic PA12 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: C-GPIT
MSN: 12-3430
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:0.75 NM west of Telegraph Creek (CAH9), BC -   Canada
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Moosehorn Lake, BC
Destination airport:Telegraph Creek (CAH9), BC
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
A privately operated, float-equipped Piper PA-12 aircraft, was conducting a flight from Moosehorn Lake, BC to Telegraph Creek (CAH9), BC with only the pilot on board. Approximately 4 NM from CAH9, the aircraft experienced an engine power loss. The pilot attempted to restart the engine (Lycoming O-360-A2A) and the engine had one sudden, brief burst of full power before losing power again. The aircraft performed an emergency landing in a field, approximately 0.75 NM west of the water landing area. The pilot received minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The ELT activated. The cause of the loss of engine power is undetermined.

Sources:

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Revision history:

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10-Oct-2019 07:42 harro Added

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