N9858D

Destroyed
Minor

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

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 3, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA114
Location
BOZEMAN, MT
Event ID
20001213X28290
Coordinates
45.770992, -110.929252
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