N5429H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-20

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 22, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA175
Location
MIDFIELD, AL
Event ID
20001212X24188
Coordinates
33.460681, -86.920303
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'S INADEQUATE ASSESSMENT OF DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND HIS RESULTANT FLIGHT INTO AREAS OF LOW CLOUDS. THE SAFETY BOARD BELIEVES THAT THE PILOT'S OVERALL LACK OF EXPERIENCE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-20
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RICKMAN ALLEN K
Address
PO BOX 118
City
ABSAROKEE
State / Zip Code
MT 59001-0118
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# ATL90LA175