N6873BPIPER PA-18A 1989-06-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18A S/N: 18-5053

Summary

On June 14, 1989, a Piper PA-18A (N6873B) was involved in an incident near Eva, OK. 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 MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED VISUAL PERCEPTION DUE TO THE GROUND VEHICLE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW89DPJ06. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6873B.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 14, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89DPJ06
Location
EVA, OK
Event ID
20001213X28567
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 MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED VISUAL PERCEPTION DUE TO THE GROUND VEHICLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-5053
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18A PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BENT JAMES L JR DBA
Address
106 TRAILER ST # 4
City
PALATINE BRIDGE
State / Zip Code
NY 13428-2618
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# FTW89DPJ06