N4518HPIPER PA-15 1991-02-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-15 S/N: 15-292

Summary

On February 20, 1991, a Piper PA-15 (N4518H) was involved in an accident near Cottage Grove, OR. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A DARK NIGHT CONDITION AND AN UNCONTROLLED STALL/SPIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA054. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4518H.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 20, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA054
Location
COTTAGE GROVE, OR
Event ID
20001212X16509
Coordinates
43.710876, -123.030265
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A DARK NIGHT CONDITION AND AN UNCONTROLLED STALL/SPIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15-292
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-15 PA15
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-15

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
THOMPSON RAYMOND JR
Address
454 S GLADSTONE AVE
City
SOUTH BEND
State / Zip Code
IN 46619-2607
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# SEA91FA054