N1011APIPER PA-18-125 1990-05-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-18-125 S/N: 18-582

Summary

On May 07, 1990, a Piper PA-18-125 (N1011A) was involved in an accident near Rogerson, ID. The accident resulted in 1 fatal 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'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT BELOW SAFE ALTITUDES WHILE ENGAGED IN LOW-ALTITUDE 'BUZZING' ACTIVITIES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA076. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1011A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 7, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA076
Location
ROGERSON, ID
Event ID
20001212X23283
Coordinates
42.230197, -115.010391
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT BELOW SAFE ALTITUDES WHILE ENGAGED IN LOW-ALTITUDE 'BUZZING' ACTIVITIES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-582
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-18-125 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-125

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MACHAMER JOHN K
Address
160 COLD SPRINGS RD
City
GETTYSBURG
State / Zip Code
PA 17325-7334
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# SEA90LA076