Piper PA-18-125 N1011A
7 May 1990 · Rogerson, Idaho, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 7 May 1990 at about 14:30 local time, a Piper PA-18-125 registered N1011A was involved in an accident near Rogerson, Idaho, United States. 2 people were on board and one died, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 14:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Rogerson, Idaho, United States
- Coordinates
- 42.2302, -115.0104
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-18-125
- Registration
- N1011A
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Deeth → Ketchum
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA90LA076
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT BELOW SAFE ALTITUDES WHILE ENGAGED IN LOW-ALTITUDE 'BUZZING' ACTIVITIES.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE ACFT CRASHED IN A RESERVOIR AFTER STRIKING A TENT & A VEHICLE DURING THE 2ND OF 2 LOW PASSES OVER THE CAMPSITE OF THE PASSENGER'S PARENTS. THE PASSENGER DROWNED AS THE ACFT SANK WNEN HIS COVERALLS COULD NOT BE CUT FREE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Piper PA-18 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 1990 | Piper PA-18 | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | O. J. Chaipman | No injuries | - |
| 31 Aug 1990 | Piper PA-18 | Northway, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 May 1990 | Piper PA-18-150 | Powderville, Montana, United States | W.l. Ranch Co. | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1990 | Piper PA-18 | Sparrevohn, Alaska, United States | Wayne Kubat | No injuries | - |
| 16 Sep 1990 | Piper PA-18-160 | Port Heiden, Alaska, United States | JAY King | No injuries | - |
| 4 Jun 1990 | Piper PA-18-150 | Douglas, Wyoming, United States | Norman Ranch Company | No injuries | - |
All 2,950 records for this type
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 1990 | Stanger AIRCOMMANDER 532 | Hansen, Idaho, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 31 Jan 1990 | Swearingen SA226TC | Coeur D'alene, Idaho, United States | Empire Airlines | No injuries | - |
| 5 Apr 1990 | Stinson 108-1 | Boise, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Apr 1990 | Truckee Meadows TIERRA II | Moscow, Idaho, United States | Benham, van S. | Fatal | 1 |
| 8 Jun 1990 | Cessna TU206G | Elk City, Idaho, United States | Thomas, Harold E. | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jun 1990 | Rockwell S2R | Cottonwood, Idaho, United States | Prairie Flying Service Inc. | Minor injuries | - |