N4387ZPIPER PA-18-1502024-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-8709

Summary

On May 14, 2024, a Piper PA-18-150 (N4387Z) was involved in an incident near Dry Creek, 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 receiving instruction’s excessive use of brakes during landing, and the pilot providing instruction’s inadequate supervision, resulting in a nose-over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA033. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4387Z.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA033
Location
Dry Creek, AK
Event ID
20240520194287
Coordinates
63.470333, -144.852660
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 receiving instruction’s excessive use of brakes during landing, and the pilot providing instruction’s inadequate supervision, resulting in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8709
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
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
STATE OF ALASKA
Address
4827 AIRCRAFT DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1071
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# ANC24LA033