N5830C is a 1962 Piper PA-18-150. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming O-320 series rated at 150 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Anchorage, AK. Its multiple airworthiness certificate was issued in Jul 2024. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2019. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 64 years old
- 1 of 2,081 Piper PA-18-150
2024
2019
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The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing off-airport on rough grass terrain, the airplane struck a "bump" and bounced. After touching down again, the pilot applied brakes with the tail up, attempting to stop prior to the top of the hill. The airplane continued and proceed downhill with the tail up, applying brakes and hitting additional bumps. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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About the Piper PA-18-150
About the modelThe Super Cub — a two-seat tandem taildragger developed from the J-3 with far more power. A backcountry, bush and glider-towing aircraft, prized for short-field performance.