N2789P

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-18A S/N: 18-4424

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 28, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90FA150
Location
CONWAY, SC
Event ID
20001212X23596
Coordinates
33.789882, -79.149162
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

TOWLINE INTERFERENCE WITH THE RUDDER, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPINN. A FACTOR THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: FAILURE OF THE COMPANY/OPERATOR MANAGEMENT TO ADEQUATELY GUARD AGAINST SUCH INTERFERENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2789P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-4424
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18A PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SKY SIGNS INC
Address
RT 9 BOX 228B
Status
Deregistered
City
CONWAY
State / Zip Code
SC 29526
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# ATL90FA150