N1129PIPER PA-18-1352022-08-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-135S/N: 18-4022

Summary

On August 30, 2022, a Piper PA-18-135 (N1129) was involved in an incident near Palmer, AK. 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 during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA074. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1129.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA074
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20220912105910
Coordinates
61.314836, -148.579660
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 during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-4022
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
PA-18-135PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOUGHTON JOHN D
Address
7706 N AILERON CIR
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9739
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# ANC22LA074