N40561

Substantial
Minor

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

Summary

On June 07, 2024, a Piper PA-18-150 (N40561) was involved in an accident near Garrett, WY. 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 pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while conducting low-level altitude operations, following an encounter with wake turbulence.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N40561.

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