N3877P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18A S/N: 184703

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 18, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA150
Location
COPPER CENTER, AK
Event ID
20001213X29011
Coordinates
61.680675, -145.140777
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING BY THE PILOT. HE SUBSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHEN HE IMPROPERLY APPLIED HARD BRAKING DURING A WHEEL LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
184703
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
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
BRANSON DERRICK
Address
PO BOX 3404
City
SEWARD
State / Zip Code
AK 99664-3404
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# ANC89LA150