N3994ZPIPER PA-18-1502023-11-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7943

Summary

On November 04, 2023, a Piper PA-18-150 (N3994Z) was involved in an incident near Wasilla, 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 instructor pilot’s delayed action and over application of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA002. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3994Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 4, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC24LA002
Location
Wasilla, AK
Event ID
20231107193357
Coordinates
61.572000, -149.539500
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The instructor pilot’s delayed action and over application of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7943
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
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
HASTINGS STEPHEN J
Address
575 W JACK FISH RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-0302
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# ANC24LA002