N91117

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 188109072

Summary

On May 05, 1990, a Piper PA-18 (N91117) was involved in an accident near Glennallen, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHILE MANEUVERING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91117.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 5, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA066
Location
GLENNALLEN, AK
Event ID
20001212X23042
Coordinates
62.099369, -145.529388
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHILE MANEUVERING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
188109072
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WHITE WINGS LLC
Address
4257 AIRCRAFT DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1050
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# ANC90LA066