Summary
On October 01, 1989, a Piper PA-18 (N4579A) was involved in an incident near Windy Fork, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4579A.
Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 1, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA180
Location
WINDY FORK , AK
Event ID
20001213X29289
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
REID MELISSA K H
Address
701 BIRCH ST
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99501-7207
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# ANC89LA180