N7580YPIPER PA-18-150 1990-09-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-8300

Summary

On September 23, 1990, a Piper PA-18-150 (N7580Y) was involved in an incident near Coal 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: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE SNOW FROM THE AIRPLANE AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7580Y.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 23, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA183
Location
COAL CREEK, AK
Event ID
20001212X24169
Coordinates
61.619400, -148.979949
Nearest Airport
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'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE SNOW FROM THE AIRPLANE AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8300
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
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
MEEKIN MICHAEL
Address
MILE 115 GLENN HWY
16288 W GLENN HWY
City
SUTTON
State / Zip Code
AK 99674-8130
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# ANC90LA183