N9279D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18A S/N: 18-6582

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 27, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90FA187
Location
BIRCHWOOD, AK
Event ID
20001212X24149
Coordinates
61.410800, -149.170761
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO CORRECTLY ANALYZE THE WIND AND ITS EFFECT ON THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING; THEREBY FAILING TO MAINTAIN PROPER DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6582
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18A PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ACW AVIATION LLC
Address
524 HIGHWAY 20 N
City
HINES
State / Zip Code
OR 97738-9403
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# ANC90FA187