N40561

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7509128

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 7, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA187
Location
Garrett, WY
Event ID
20240610194432
Coordinates
42.168102, -105.929060
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while conducting low-level altitude operations, following an encounter with wake turbulence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N40561
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7509128
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Address
1223 N AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CEDAR CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84721-8412
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# WPR24LA187