N4482E

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-8109025

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 1, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA158
Location
TRADING BAY, AK
Event ID
20001213X29016
Coordinates
61.079158, -151.159027
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (LANDING AREA) BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: IMPROPER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OTHER PERSONNEL AND A HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION (LOG) IN TALL VEGETATION (GRASS).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8109025
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STATON STEPHEN D
Address
28850 REFLECTION LAKE RD
City
SOLDOTNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99669-9538
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# ANC89LA158