N4184ZPIPER PA-18-150 1990-07-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-8369

Summary

On July 24, 1990, a Piper PA-18-150 (N4184Z) was involved in an accident near Jordan, MT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4184Z.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 24, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA144
Location
JORDAN, MT
Event ID
20001212X23842
Coordinates
47.380092, -106.810447
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8369
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CROSS L RANCH INC
Address
PO BOX 109
City
COHAGEN
State / Zip Code
MT 59322
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# SEA90LA144