Piper Cub Crafters PA-18-150
Fall RiverMills, CA, June 9, 2008
Event Information
| Date | June 9, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fall RiverMills, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.00975, -121.47032 |
| Airport | No Name |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA171 |
| Event ID | 20080627X00931 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper Cub Crafters |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Registration # | N273CC |
| Operator | Herbert R. Holzapfel |
| Owner | Cedar Springs Ranch |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing area.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the business flight he landed in a pasture. The grassy field looked adequate for takeoff. The pilot stated to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that he did not observe a fence located at the distant end of the pasture. The airplane became airborne, and when it was about 6 feet in the air, the tail snagged a wire fence. Thereafter, the airplane descended into the ground. As the airplane decelerated it nosed over and came to rest partially submerged in water. The pilot reported that he had not experienced any mechanical malfunction with his airplane.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.