N4518H

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-15 S/N: 15-292

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