N159TPIPER PA-18 1990-08-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 182273

Summary

On August 03, 1990, a Piper PA-18 (N159T) was involved in an incident near Falls Creek, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA131. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N159T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 3, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA131
Location
FALLS CREEK, AK
Event ID
20001212X23854
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
182273
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-105 SPECIAL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GUMLEY TITUS G
Address
4621 E PALMER WASILLA HWY
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-7652
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# ANC90LA131