N8982DPIPER PA-18-150 1991-01-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-6377

Summary

On January 01, 1991, a Piper PA-18-150 (N8982D) was involved in an accident near Dayville, OR. 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'S POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA262. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8982D.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 1, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA262
Location
DAYVILLE, OR
Event ID
20001212X16381
Coordinates
44.460144, -119.500251
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'S POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6377
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
NORTH SOUND AVIATION INC
Address
30578 WALBERG RD
City
SEDRO WOOLLEY
State / Zip Code
WA 98284-8659
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# SEA91FA262