N8788DPIPER PA182020-10-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA18S/N: 18-6325

Summary

On October 08, 2020, a Piper PA18 (N8788D) was involved in an accident near Plymouth, MA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering gusting headwind.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA013. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8788D.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 8, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA013
Location
Plymouth, MA
Event ID
20201009102122
Coordinates
41.908600, -70.727700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering gusting headwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6325
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MARTENS EDWIN L
Address
PO BOX 27
City
OGALLALA
State / Zip Code
NE 69153-0027
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# ERA21LA013