N117T

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-2231

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 7, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC91LA004
Location
EMLENTON, PA
Event ID
20001212X24524
Coordinates
40.450294, -80.249229
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE LANDING. THE TURBULENCE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N117T
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2231
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC91LA004