N2894P is a 1955 Piper PA-18A 150. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 1 seat, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Bend, OR. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jul 1956. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 71 years old
- 1 of 385 Piper PA-18A 150
2021
1956
That's everything on file so far — TailWiki checks the FAA registry daily and adds new entries as N2894P's record changes.
The pilot of the tailwheel and tundra tire-equipped airplane reported that, during approach to land on a dirt field, about 10 ft off the ground, the airplane yawed to the right, the right wing aerodynamically stalled and impacted terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the wind was variable at 10 to 13 knots. He added that, after exiting the airplane, he observed that the wind was "swirling" and not constant. He assumed that he encountered a quartering tailwind gust. The pilot was landing the airplane to northwest.
No photos yet. Sign in to add the first one.