N9858DPIPER PA-18-150 1989-05-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-7026

Summary

On May 03, 1989, a Piper PA-18-150 (N9858D) was involved in an accident near Bozeman, MT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: USE OF AN UNFAVORABLE RUNWAY, CROSSWIND, AND GUSTS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9858D.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 3, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA114
Location
BOZEMAN, MT
Event ID
20001213X28290
Coordinates
45.770992, -110.929252
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: USE OF AN UNFAVORABLE RUNWAY, CROSSWIND, AND GUSTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7026
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUCKLIN CALVIN W
Address
497 FLOOD RD
City
GREAT FALLS
State / Zip Code
MT 59404-6403
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# DEN89LA114