N4904MPIPER PA-11 1990-04-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-11 S/N: 11426

Summary

On April 13, 1990, a Piper PA-11 (N4904M) was involved in an accident near Knik Clacier, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A FOREIGN OBJECT (TOOL) HAD JAMMED THE AILERON CONTROLS TO THE RIGHT AS THE PILOT WAS MANEUVERING THE AIRCRAFT FOR A LOW APPROACH TO A STRIP.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4904M.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 13, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA055
Location
KNIK CLACIER, AK
Event ID
20001212X22832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A FOREIGN OBJECT (TOOL) HAD JAMMED THE AILERON CONTROLS TO THE RIGHT AS THE PILOT WAS MANEUVERING THE AIRCRAFT FOR A LOW APPROACH TO A STRIP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
11426
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-11 PA11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WICK STANLEY G
Address
PO BOX 3108
Status
Deregistered
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-3108
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# ANC90LA055