N3474ZPIPER PA-18-150 1991-06-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-7301

Summary

On June 10, 1991, a Piper PA-18-150 (N3474Z) was involved in an accident near Corvallis, OR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT DISPLAYED POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA145. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3474Z.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 10, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA145
Location
CORVALLIS, OR
Event ID
20001212X17394
Coordinates
44.459033, -123.339134
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DISPLAYED POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7301
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
UNKNOWN
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
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# SEA91LA145