N102LW

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-4383

Summary

On April 28, 1991, a Piper PA-18-150 (N102LW) was involved in an accident near Hancock Village, NY. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TREES AFTER THE PILOT BECAME PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91FA123. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N102LW.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 28, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91FA123
Location
HANCOCK VILLAGE, NY
Event ID
20001212X16855
Coordinates
41.949478, -75.269248
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TREES AFTER THE PILOT BECAME PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-4383
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WULFF ALLAN
Address
2211 BURGEE CT
City
RESTON
State / Zip Code
VA 20191-4705
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# NYC91FA123