N9166TPIPER PA-18-1502024-08-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7909065

Summary

On August 19, 2024, a Piper PA-18-150 (N9166T) was involved in an accident near Island Park, ID. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A loss of lateral control during takeoff due to an accumulation of water in the right wing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA280. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9166T.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 19, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA280
Location
Island Park, ID
Event ID
20240820194954
Coordinates
44.000000, -111.000000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of lateral control during takeoff due to an accumulation of water in the right wing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7909065
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
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
BOLING SCOTT D
Address
1440 BLUE RIDGE CIR
City
IDAHO FALLS
State / Zip Code
ID 83402-3879
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# WPR24LA280