N7513K

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-225

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 30, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA177
Location
ILIAMNA, AK
Event ID
20001213X29286
Coordinates
59.850353, -154.559326
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIMSELF AND THE AIRCRAFT, AND THE STRONG/GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-225
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RENFRO JACQUELINE L
Address
PO BOX 872
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
AK 99559-0872
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# ANC89LA177