N8569D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-6223

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 22, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC90LA029
Location
PILOT POINT, AK
Event ID
20001213X29902
Coordinates
57.499767, -157.279647
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE NON-CERTIFICATED PILOT TO REMOVE ICE/FROST FROM THE WING(S) PRIOR TO FLIGHT. HIS LACK OF TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION WERE PROBABLE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6223
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
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
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
PO BOX 1329
City
WILLOW
State / Zip Code
AK 99688-1329
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# ANC90LA029