N37WPPIPER PA-182023-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18S/N: 18-756

Summary

On July 13, 2023, a Piper PA-18 (N37WP) was involved in an accident near Palmer, AK. 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 student pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N37WP.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 13, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA055
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20230720192672
Coordinates
61.531489, -148.669720
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-756
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KINNEY JOSEPH B
Address
PO BOX 2241
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-2241
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# ANC23LA055