N4876A

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

Safety history

  • June 17, 1985Accident

    PLT REPORTED THAT LEFT WHEEL AXLE BROKE DURING ABORTED TAKEOFF FROM GRAVEL BAR, CAUSING ACFT TO GROUND LOOP. PLT FAILED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFO & BROKEN AXLE FOR ANALYSIS.

    Piper PA-18

  • February 27, 1983Accident

    THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHILE HE WAS FLYING IN A CANYON, UP CUB CREEK, HE ENCOUNTERED UNANTICIPATED TURBULENCE. HE DECIDED TO MAKE A 180 DEG TURN & LEAVE THE CANYON. HOWEVER, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT WING OF THE ACFT STRUCK A TREE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT STALLED & CRASHED IN A BUSHY AREA. REPORTEDLY, THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 20 KTS.

    Piper PA-18