Aircraft Description
Model Year
1981
Manufacturer
—
Model
—
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA18PA-18 Super Cub
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
16
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
UTAH STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Address
147 NORTH 200 WEST
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
Utah84103
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
—
Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
53114506
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC9946
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 1996 | SEA97GA008 | Destroyed | Fatal | The first pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane in close proximity to the ground. This subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. Factors contributing to the accident include the lack of adequate altitude to recover from the stall, the pilot's failure to operate the airplane within its published weight and balance envelope, and high density altitude. |
Additional Details
Registration
N91017
Serial Number
18-8109062
Number of Engines
—
Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC