N6644ZPIPER PA-18 1991-08-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-362

Summary

On August 26, 1991, a Piper PA-18 (N6644Z) was involved in an incident near Dry Bay, 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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND STALLED THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH THE PILOT CHOSE TO LAND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA159. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6644Z.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 26, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA159
Location
DRY BAY, AK
Event ID
20001212X17760
Coordinates
59.510295, -139.709197
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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND STALLED THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH THE PILOT CHOSE TO LAND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-362
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
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
KING JONATHAN R
Address
1150 S COLONY WAY STE 3 PMB 580
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-6972
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# ANC91LA159