N2945M is a 1946 Piper PA-12. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 3 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Cantwell, AK. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 1975. It has been registered to its current owner since Sep 2017. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 80 years old
- 1 of 1,253 Piper PA-12
2017
1975
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The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll from an off-airport site, the wind shifted to a tailwind. He attempted to stop the takeoff but was unable to stop the airplane before reaching the end of the runway. The airplane contacted terrain and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing strut. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
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