N4129E

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-7809081

Summary

On November 03, 1989, a Piper PA-18-150 (N4129E) was involved in an accident near Immokalee, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT TO SEE AND AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS. THE STATIC LINE (OBSTRUCTION) WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90LA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4129E.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 3, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA90LA024
Location
IMMOKALEE, FL
Event ID
20001213X29840
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT TO SEE AND AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS. THE STATIC LINE (OBSTRUCTION) WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7809081
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BLASE BENJAMIN J
Address
862 SUMMIT PARK
City
SEELEY LAKE
State / Zip Code
MT 59868-8540
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# MIA90LA024