N7796Y is a 1966 Piper PA-18-150. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming O-320-A2B rated at 150 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Palmer, AK. Its multiple airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 2016. It has been registered to its current owner since Sep 2006. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 60 years old
- 1 of 2,081 Piper PA-18-150
2016
2006
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The commercial pilot was on a passenger flight to an off-airport site under Title 14, CFR Part 135. The pilot said during final approach to land he allowed the airspeed to get too low, and the airplane started to stall. He said he initiated a stall recovery, but the airplane landed hard, and the main landing gear collapsed. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. He said the left wing spar was damaged in the accident.
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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.