N2406JPIPER PA-18-150 1992-08-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-7909119

Summary

On August 17, 1992, a Piper PA-18-150 (N2406J) was involved in an accident near Incline Village, NV. 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: WAS THE PILOT'S IN FLIGHT LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL DUE TO PHYSICAL INCAPACITATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92FA356. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2406J.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 17, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92FA356
Location
INCLINE VILLAGE, NV
Event ID
20001211X15429
Coordinates
39.239936, -119.920196
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

WAS THE PILOT'S IN FLIGHT LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL DUE TO PHYSICAL INCAPACITATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7909119
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
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
PORTER WADE R
Address
PO BOX 766
City
DURHAM
State / Zip Code
CA 95938-0766
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# LAX92FA356