N3372BPIPER PA-18A-135 1992-02-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18A-135 S/N: 18-3496

Summary

On February 29, 1992, a Piper PA-18A-135 (N3372B) was involved in an incident near Paxson, AK. 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 FAILED TO ATTAIN & MAINTAIN TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TAKEOFF WAS PERFORMED WITH A TAILWIND, AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA042. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3372B.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 29, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA042
Location
PAXSON, AK
Event ID
20001211X14064
Coordinates
63.700168, -144.890457
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 FAILED TO ATTAIN & MAINTAIN TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TAKEOFF WAS PERFORMED WITH A TAILWIND, AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-3496
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
PA-18A-135 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18A-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2142 PENROSE
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99709
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# ANC92LA042