N2515A

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-1972

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 21, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA073
Location
TALKEETNA, AK
Event ID
20001212X23049
Coordinates
62.450649, -149.790115
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DUE TO AN OVERLOAD FAILURE INDUCED BY PREVIOUS DAMAGE WHICH OCCURRED DURING AN IMPROPER LEVEL-OFF BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-1972
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CLAUS JAY G
Address
1150 S COLONY WAY STE 3 PMB 403
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-6972
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# ANC90LA073