N3906ZPIPER PA-18 1992-08-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7720

Summary

On August 14, 1992, a Piper PA-18 (N3906Z) was involved in an accident near Iliamna, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND STALLED THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA132. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3906Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 14, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA132
Location
ILIAMNA, AK
Event ID
20001211X15291
Coordinates
59.850086, -154.559097
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND STALLED THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7720
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
7020 ROSEDALE HWY
Status
Deregistered
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
CA 93308-5842
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# ANC92LA132