N7291KPIPER PA-18-100 1989-06-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-100 S/N: 18203

Summary

On June 10, 1989, a Piper PA-18-100 (N7291K) was involved in an incident near Knik River, 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 FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON THE GROUND BY PROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING GUSTING WINDS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA087. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7291K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 10, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA087
Location
KNIK RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001213X28456
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON THE GROUND BY PROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING GUSTING WINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18203
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-18-100 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CASSELL ROBERT W
Address
7261 W PARKS HIGHWAY PMB 199
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99623-9300
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# ANC89LA087