N60733Piper PA 18A-1352020-07-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA 18A-135S/N: 18-3366

Summary

On July 06, 2020, a Piper PA 18A-135 (N60733) was involved in an incident near Marion, MT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR20CA214. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N60733.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 6, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA214
Location
Marion, MT
Event ID
20200707X25833
Coordinates
48.094722, -114.851669
Nearest Airport
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 directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-3366
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA 18A-135M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18A-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RENTNER JUDITH E
Address
325 FERNDALE DR
City
BIGFORK
State / Zip Code
MT 59911-6513
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# WPR20CA214