N4878APIPER PA-18 1990-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 184977

Summary

On July 03, 1990, a Piper PA-18 (N4878A) was involved in an accident near Gakona, AK. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRPLANE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA109. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4878A.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 3, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA109
Location
GAKONA, AK
Event ID
20001212X23572
Coordinates
62.829814, -143.430450
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
184977
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
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
MALLEK EDWARD J
Address
PO BOX 82452
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99708-2452
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# ANC90LA109