N8987Y

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7409132

Summary

On September 01, 2021, a Piper PA-18-150 (N8987Y) was involved in an incident near Glennallen, AK. All 2 people 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 improper landing flare while landing off-airport with a tailwind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8987Y.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA101
Location
Glennallen, AK
Event ID
20220103104475
Coordinates
62.333333, -147.675830
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 improper landing flare while landing off-airport with a tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7409132
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
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
HANSON WILLIAM D
Address
439 DIANE LN
City
SOLDOTNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99669-7363
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# ANC21LA101