N7761D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-5940

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 18, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA073
Location
HARDING LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001213X28220
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 FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE GUSTY/VARIABLE WIND CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-5940
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STATE OF ALASKA
Address
1300 COLLEGE RD
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99701-1551
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# ANC89LA073