N6MXPIPER PA-18 1990-04-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 186650

Summary

On April 15, 1990, a Piper PA-18 (N6MX) was involved in an incident near Cordova, 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'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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA059. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6MX.

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