N66898PIPER PA-18-1502025-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7509091

Summary

On July 03, 2025, a Piper PA-18-150 (N66898) was involved in an incident near Meeker, CO. 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA236. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N66898.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 3, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA236
Location
Meeker, CO
Event ID
20250707200473
Coordinates
40.053106, -107.884420
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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7509091
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
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
COULTER LANCE A
Address
PO BOX 834
City
MEEKER
State / Zip Code
CO 81641-0834
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# CEN25LA236