N9288DPIPER PA-18-150 1990-05-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-6594

Summary

On May 26, 1990, a Piper PA-18-150 (N9288D) was involved in an accident near Wasilla, AK. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90FA075. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9288D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 26, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90FA075
Location
WASILLA, AK
Event ID
20001212X23038
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6594
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROTH JOHN E
Address
951 E BOGARD RD STE 203
Status
Deregistered
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687
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# ANC90FA075