N1322A

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-125 S/N: 18-1128

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 7, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA190
Location
EKALAKA, MT
Event ID
20001213X29101
Coordinates
45.770511, -104.510688
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

MISJUDGEMENT OF THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN OF THE LANDING AREA AND COLLISION WITH A POST. THE DOWNHILL TERRAIN CONDITION AND LOCATION OF THE FENCE POST WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-1128
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
PA-18-125 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-125

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WROBEL SEAN M
Address
205 GALLATIN RD
City
WEATHERFORD
State / Zip Code
TX 76087-5164
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# DEN89LA190