N3680Z

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 187409

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 12, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA162
Location
TRADING BAY, AK
Event ID
20001213X29271
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR HIS INTENDED LANDING AREA. WET TERRAIN/HYDROPLANING CONDITIONS IN THE INITIAL TOUCHDOWN AREA AND AN OBJECT (STUMP) CONTRIBUTED TO THE OCCURRENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
187409
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DRISKELL JAMES P
Address
11900 TOY DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-3227
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# ANC89LA162