N2664A

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-2179

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 31, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA140
Location
GOLD KING, AK
Event ID
20001212X17759
Coordinates
64.669548, -147.040222
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 A PROPER DESCENT RATE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE RISING TERRAIN AND THE TAILWIND CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2179
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ZMUDA BRUCE V
Address
P O BOX 770443
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577
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# ANC91LA140