N7146KPIPER PA-18 1992-08-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-363

Summary

On August 06, 1992, a Piper PA-18 (N7146K) was involved in an incident near Wasilla, 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 MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE UNFAVORABLE WIND, THE TREES, AND THE FENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7146K.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 6, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA135
Location
WASILLA, AK
Event ID
20001211X15294
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 MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE UNFAVORABLE WIND, THE TREES, AND THE FENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-363
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GRUBB MICHAEL D
Address
36935 HAKALA RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SOLDOTNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99669-6804
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# ANC92LA135