N3889P

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18A S/N: 18-4722

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 13, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA131
Location
EISENMENGER CRK, AK
Event ID
20001211X15290
Coordinates
63.699375, -144.889251
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN CLEARANCE OF THE HIGH VEGETATION DURING TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-4722
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-18A PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SIPES AUSTIN L
Address
2409 KEENEY RD
City
NORTH POLE
State / Zip Code
AK 99705-6010
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# ANC92LA131