N9124D

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-6503

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 12, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC93GA020
Location
BEAVER, AK
Event ID
20001211X15974
Coordinates
66.390747, -147.340240
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AT AN ALTITUDE INADEQUATE TO AFFECT A RECOVERY. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OVERWEIGHT AIRPLANE, AND THE SNOW COVERED MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6503
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BRUNS TIM
Address
PO BOX 298755
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99629-8755
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# ANC93GA020