N83381

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7609111

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 1, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA179
Location
KIANA CREEK, AK
Event ID
20001213X29288
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND THE PREMATURE LIFT-OFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION AND THE PILOT'S SELF-INDUCED PRESSURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7609111
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
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
FISHFULL THINKING LLC
Address
PO BOX 2071
City
CORDOVA
State / Zip Code
AK 99574-2071
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# ANC89LA179