N3765ZPIPER PA-18 1990-03-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7528

Summary

On March 13, 1990, a Piper PA-18 (N3765Z) was involved in an incident near Sonoma Valley, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOTS INABILITY TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT AFTER EXPERIENCEING A SHIFT IN WIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA115. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3765Z.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 13, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA115
Location
SONOMA VALLEY, CA
Event ID
20001212X22741
Coordinates
38.240585, -122.459884
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS INABILITY TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT AFTER EXPERIENCEING A SHIFT IN WIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7528
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
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
KRUMM ARNO HERMANN
Address
1120 HUFFMAN RD STE 24 # 280
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-3516
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# LAX90LA115