N273CC

Substantial
None

Piper Cub Crafters PA-18-150S/N: 9920CC

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 9, 2008
NTSB Number
LAX08CA171
Location
Fall RiverMills, CA
Event ID
20080627X00931
Coordinates
41.009746, -121.470321
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing area.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER CUB CRAFTERS
Serial Number
9920CC
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REGENALD MICHAUD AVIATION LLC
Address
975 1ST AVE
City
WILLOWS
State / Zip Code
CA 95988-2015
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the business flight he landed in a pasture. The grassy field looked adequate for takeoff. The pilot stated to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that he did not observe a fence located at the distant end of the pasture. The airplane became airborne, and when it was about 6 feet in the air, the tail snagged a wire fence. Thereafter, the airplane descended into the ground. As the airplane decelerated it nosed over and came to rest partially submerged in water. The pilot reported that he had not experienced any mechanical malfunction with his airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA171