N2787PPIPER PA-18 1991-01-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-4421

Summary

On January 12, 1991, a Piper PA-18 (N2787P) was involved in an incident near Wolf Point, MT. 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 INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND, AND HIS SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SNOWDRIFTS IN THE TAKEOFF AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA043. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2787P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 12, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA043
Location
WOLF POINT, MT
Event ID
20001212X16384
Coordinates
48.279510, -105.660377
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND, AND HIS SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SNOWDRIFTS IN THE TAKEOFF AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-4421
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEUBAUER SCOTT
Address
315 MENDENHALL RD
City
WOLF POINT
State / Zip Code
MT 59201-7102
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# SEA91LA043