N9579DPIPER PA-18 1991-07-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 186764

Summary

On July 06, 1991, a Piper PA-18 (N9579D) was involved in an incident near Eureka, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA097. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9579D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 6, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA097
Location
EUREKA, AK
Event ID
20001212X17414
Coordinates
62.099617, -145.530410
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
186764
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEE GERALD R
Address
PO BOX 148
City
GLENNALLEN
State / Zip Code
AK 99588-0148
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# ANC91LA097