N1322APIPER PA-18-125 1991-04-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-125 S/N: 18-1128

Summary

On April 13, 1991, a Piper PA-18-125 (N1322A) was involved in an incident near Ekalaka, 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 PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LANDING SURFACE WAS COVERED WITH SLUSH, SNOW WAS FALLING AND OBSCURED THE PILOT'S VISION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1322A.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 13, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA085
Location
EKALAKA, MT
Event ID
20001212X16886
Coordinates
45.770359, -104.509323
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LANDING SURFACE WAS COVERED WITH SLUSH, SNOW WAS FALLING AND OBSCURED THE PILOT'S VISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-1128
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
PA-18-125 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-125

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WROBEL SEAN M
Address
205 GALLATIN RD
City
WEATHERFORD
State / Zip Code
TX 76087-5164
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# SEA91LA085