N9977QPIPER PA18-160 1990-03-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA18-160 S/N: 18-3575

Summary

On March 23, 1990, a Piper PA18-160 (N9977Q) was involved in an incident near Reno, NV. 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: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9977Q.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 23, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA055
Location
RENO, NV
Event ID
20001212X22820
Coordinates
39.519565, -119.919998
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-3575
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA18-160 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHEPPHIRD JOHN C
Address
5250 CANYON DR
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89519-2910
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# SEA90LA055