N8081C

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

Safety history

  • March 30, 1983Accident

    THE ACFT STALLED AND CRASHED DURING AN APPROACH TO LAND IN A WILDERNESS AREA. ACCORDING TO THE PLT HE WAS PREOCCUPIED WITH LANDING NEAR A WOLVERINE HE WANTED TO SHOOT. HIS APPROACH WAS TOO HIGH SO HE CLOSED THE THROTTLE PUT DOWN FULL FLAPS AND STARTED A TURN. THE PLT THOUGHT HE HIT A DOWNDRAFT AS THE ACFT STALLED. HE WAS NOT ABLE TO RECOVER BEFORE HITTING THE GROUND. HE BELIEVES THAT HIS SHOULDER HARNESS SAVED HIM FROM SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.

    Piper PA-18A

  • April 20, 1979Accident

    Powerplant Failure For Undetermined Reasons

    Piper PA-18A

  • July 1, 1976Accident

    Misjudged Distance And Speed. Factors: High Obstructions; Poorly Planned Approach

    Piper PA-18