Piper PA-18-150 N6410W

Summary

On 13 October 2004 at about 21:50 local time, a Piper PA-18-150 registered N6410W was involved in an accident near Oak Harbor, Washington, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

13 October 2004 at 21:50

Classification

Accident

Location

Oak Harbor, Washington, United States

Nearest airport

Oak Harbor Air Park (76S)

Coordinates

48.3206, -122.6299

Aircraft

Piper PA-18-150

Registration

N6410W

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Unknown

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Oak Harbor → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

SEA05LA005

1 person was seriously injured.

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

In a written statement, and subsequent interview, the pilot reported that this was the airplane's first flight following a complete restoration and that he intended to fly in the local area to evaluate the airplane's systems. He further stated that he was unable to recall any of the detailed events associated with the flight operation. The airplane wreckage was located on the airfield approximately 700 feet west and 200 feet north of the threshold of runway 25. The airplane impacted terrain in a nose low attitude and came to rest in the inverted position. Witnesses observed the airplane taxi from the hangar area to the runway. The witnesses stated that they observed the pilot performing a run-up, however they did not witness the takeoff or crash. Post accident examination of the wreckage revealed no evidence of a pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.