N83283

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7609065

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 4, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA092
Location
Deadhorse, AK
Event ID
20110904X11902
Coordinates
69.250000, -147.216659
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 continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7609065
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
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
HAYTON JAMES B
Address
30578 WALBERG RD
City
SEDRO WOOLLEY
State / Zip Code
WA 98284-8659
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot said he was approaching a remote hunting camp in an area of fog. He said he was too close to a ridge, trying to maintain visual reference, when the right wing struck the ridge slope. The airplane turned toward the terrain, and impacted the ground, receiving substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA092