N4521H

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • February 20, 1986Accident

    THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO FLY INSIDE A VOLCANIC CRATER AROUND THE LAVA DOME ABOVE 6000 FEET M.S.L.. THE AIRCRAFT HAS A 75 HORSEPOWER ENGINE. HIGH WINDS ENTERING THE CRATER FROM THE NORTHEAST FLOWING ACROSS THE LAVA DOME CREATED A DOWNDRAFT THAT THE AIRCRAFT COULD NOT OUTCLIMB. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE RESCUED THE FOLLOWING DAY.

    Piper PA-15