N117TPIPER PA-18 1990-10-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-2231

Summary

On October 07, 1990, a Piper PA-18 (N117T) was involved in an accident near Emlenton, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE LANDING. THE TURBULENCE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA004. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N117T.

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
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