N8696D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-6306

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 8, 1993
NTSB Number
FTW93LA113
Location
MARSHALL, AR
Event ID
20001211X11990
Coordinates
36.000560, -92.399391
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE FENCE POST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6306
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DUPUIS RAYMOND F JR
Address
9 LUCY AVE
City
PELHAM
State / Zip Code
NH 03076-3330
Country
United States

Analysis

On March 8, 1993, at approximately 1000 central standard time (CST), a Piper PA 18, N8696D, was substantially damaged during landing at the Searcy County Airport, Marshall, Arkansas. The private pilot was not injured during the visual meteorological conditions flight from N. Little Rock, Arkansas. John Mistak is the registered owner.

It was reported to the Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards District Office, that the airplane struck a tree after departing the runway following touchdown.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW93LA113