N10PC

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 188217

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 19, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA077
Location
WOODS RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001212X17152
Coordinates
64.809036, -147.719039
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE TURNING AFTER A LOW PASS, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE WIND GUSTS AND TURBULENCE WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
188217
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COLVER TODD B
Address
PO BOX 1075
City
BEND
State / Zip Code
OR 97709-1075
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# ANC91LA077