N72BWPIPER PA-18 1990-08-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18159

Summary

On August 27, 1990, a Piper PA-18 (N72BW) was involved in an incident near King Salmon, 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: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N72BW.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 27, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA153
Location
KING SALMON, AK
Event ID
20001212X23873
Coordinates
58.750045, -156.540176
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18159
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
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
CHAPMAN OLIVER J
Address
767 HOPKINS CEMETERY RD
City
WINGO
State / Zip Code
KY 42088-9201
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# ANC90LA153