N2515APIPER PA-18-150 1991-09-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-1972

Summary

On September 12, 1991, a Piper PA-18-150 (N2515A) was involved in an accident near Anaktuvuk Pass, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THAT THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALL/SPUN THE AIRPLANE TO THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE THE ICE/FROST FROM THE WINGS BEFORE STARTING THE TAKEOFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA152. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2515A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 12, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA152
Location
ANAKTUVUK PASS, AK
Event ID
20001212X18011
Coordinates
68.150321, -151.710815
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALL/SPUN THE AIRPLANE TO THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE THE ICE/FROST FROM THE WINGS BEFORE STARTING THE TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-1972
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CLAUS JAY G
Address
1150 S COLONY WAY STE 3 PMB 403
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# ANC91LA152