N59645PIPER PA-18-160 1990-09-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-160 S/N: 187809095

Summary

On September 16, 1990, a Piper PA-18-160 (N59645) was involved in an incident near Port Heiden, 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 AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING A STRONG CROSSWIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N59645.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 16, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA176
Location
PORT HEIDEN, AK
Event ID
20001212X24162
Coordinates
56.960018, -158.579666
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 AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING A STRONG CROSSWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
187809095
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-18-160 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KING AIR INC
Address
AIRPORT RD BOX 26
Status
Deregistered
City
NAKNEK
State / Zip Code
AK 99633
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# ANC90LA176