N6MX

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 186650

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 15, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA059
Location
CORDOVA, AK
Event ID
20001212X22836
Coordinates
60.789394, -145.610183
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'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE-OVER OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED A WAVE FROM A BOAT DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
186650
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HALE MITCHELL D
Address
4416 N OAKWOOD DR
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9676
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# ANC90LA059