N6981BPIPER PA-18 1990-04-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-5103

Summary

On April 01, 1990, a Piper PA-18 (N6981B) was involved in an incident near Kodiak, 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: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER OBSTACLE CLEARANCE ALTITUDE DURING HIS FINAL APPROACH.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6981B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 1, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA048
Location
KODIAK, AK
Event ID
20001212X22830
Coordinates
57.789894, -152.399749
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 PROPER OBSTACLE CLEARANCE ALTITUDE DURING HIS FINAL APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-5103
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TOWNSEND MONTE A
Address
220 W GERONDALE CIR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-1005
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# ANC90LA048