Casualties unknown

Piper PA-18 Taxiway Departure and Collision with Culvert at Tucumcari Municipal Airport (N1754A)

Tucumcari, NM, US

On July 4, 1985, a Piper PA-18A (registration N1754A) was involved in an aviation accident near Tucumcari, NM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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On July 4, 1985, a Piper PA-18 (N1754A) departed the designated taxiway and collided with a culvert at Tucumcari Municipal Airport, New Mexico. The aircraft sustained substantial damage; the pilot and passenger were not injured.

Accident Overview

On July 4, 1985, at 1400 MDT, a Piper PA-18 aircraft, registration N1754A, operated by Ted W. Stallings, was being taxied for a local pleasure flight at Tucumcari Municipal Airport in Tucumcari, New Mexico. During taxi, the aircraft departed the designated taxiway and collided with a culvert.

Aircraft and Flight Details

The aircraft, a Piper PA-18, was registered to Ted W. Stallings. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed. The purpose of the flight was local pleasure.

Damage and Injuries

The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The certificated pilot and his passenger were not injured.

Investigation

The investigation did not specify a probable cause for the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37116. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.