N2515A

Substantial
Serious

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

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