N405TH

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7509005

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 14, 2009
NTSB Number
ANC09CA041
Location
Kenai, AK
Event ID
20090518X45229
Coordinates
60.799999, -151.792770
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7509005
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
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
NEWGREN STEVEN A
Address
22660 KATIE ST
City
KASILOF
State / Zip Code
AK 99610-9657
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot reported that after landing at an off-airport site at the conclusion of a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight, and while taxiing to parking, the airplane's left wing struck a small tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the 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# ANC09CA041