N2KA

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7809116

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 7, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA144
Location
NOATAK, AK
Event ID
20001212X18004
Coordinates
67.570442, -163.000976
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUST OF TAILWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7809116
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MORINAKA NOBLE JR
Address
2644 HIGHWAY 201
City
NYSSA
State / Zip Code
OR 97913-5448
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# ANC91LA144