N180ATPIPER PA-18-150 1991-08-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-7809096

Summary

On August 10, 1991, a Piper PA-18-150 (N180AT) was involved in an incident near Gulkana, 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: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN A STALL, HARD LANDING AND COLLAPSE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA123. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N180AT.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 10, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA123
Location
GULKANA, AK
Event ID
20001212X17744
Coordinates
55.919231, -159.489028
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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN A STALL, HARD LANDING AND COLLAPSE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7809096
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
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
CLARK JOHN W
Address
14400 PRATOR ST
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-4405
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# ANC91LA123