N91144 is a 1981 Piper PA-18-150. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Anchorage, AK. Its multiple airworthiness certificate was issued in Apr 2000. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2023. This page also carries 2 NTSB events.
- 45 years old
- 1 of 2,081 Piper PA-18-150
2023
2000
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The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he had previously landed in the remote area. During landing, the airplane touched down on the soft tundra, "causing the airplane to nose over."
Additionally, the pilot reported that a better visual assessment of the landing area may have prevented this accident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that during the uphill landing on the tundra with a slight tailwind, the tailwheel hit a bump and bounced off the ground. The tailwind caused the tail to raise and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The rudder and a wing strut were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure 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.