N7761DPIPER PA-18 1989-05-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-5940

Summary

On May 18, 1989, a Piper PA-18 (N7761D) was involved in an incident near Harding Lake, AK. All 1 person 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 COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE GUSTY/VARIABLE WIND CONDITION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA073. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7761D.

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