N2787P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-4421

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