N2KAPIPER PA-18 1991-09-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7809116

Summary

On September 07, 1991, a Piper PA-18 (N2KA) was involved in an incident near Noatak, 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: WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUST OF TAILWIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2KA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 7, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA144
Location
NOATAK, AK
Event ID
20001212X18004
Coordinates
67.570442, -163.000976
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

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