N8699D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-180 S/N: 18-6277

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 6, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA179
Location
SPARREVOHN, AK
Event ID
20001211X15577
Coordinates
61.160503, -149.989395
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'S LOW PASS BETWEEN TREES IN CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND INFLIGHT DECISION TO CONDUCT LOW ALTITUDE FLIGHT AT A LOCATION THAT WAS TOO RESTRICTED FOR SAFE OPERATION. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CROSS WIND CONDITIONS AND OBSTACLES (TREES).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6277
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-18-180 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOHANNON JAMES A III
Address
28231 MARGERSTADT RD
City
WALLER
State / Zip Code
TX 77484-7304
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# ANC92LA179