N4448ZPIPER PA-18-150 1991-08-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-8795

Summary

On August 04, 1991, a Piper PA-18-150 (N4448Z) was involved in an incident near Willow, AK. 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: WAS THE IN-FLIGHT COLLISION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH AN OBJECT DUE TO THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S LACK OF AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH, UNEVEN AND NARROW CONDITION OF THE AIRSTRIP.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4448Z.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 4, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA114
Location
WILLOW, AK
Event ID
20001212X17736
Coordinates
61.889663, -149.730117
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

WAS THE IN-FLIGHT COLLISION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH AN OBJECT DUE TO THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S LACK OF AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH, UNEVEN AND NARROW CONDITION OF THE AIRSTRIP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8795
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GROW MICHAEL J
Address
4400 N PALMER FISHHOOK RD
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-8858
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# ANC91LA114