N3917Z

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-7741

Summary

On April 23, 1993, a Piper PA-18-150 (N3917Z) was involved in an incident near Shreveport, LA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN93LA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3917Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 23, 1993
NTSB Number
DEN93LA045
Location
SHREVEPORT, LA
Event ID
20001211X12120
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7741
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LITTLEJOHN TRAVIS J
Address
3422 N BEACH CLUB CIR
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67205-2532
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN93LA045