ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355138
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| Date: | Saturday 11 October 1997 |
| Time: | 10:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-150 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9691P |
| MSN: | 18-7709040 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1517 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Williston, ND -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Poplar, MT |
| Bismark, ND | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot decided to land before reaching his original destination due to deteriorating weather conditions. During a landing on the Missouri River, the airplane's floats contacted an unknown object in the water. The airplane subsequently rolled over and sank in the river. The pilot reported he did not obtain a weather briefing before the flight.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. The adverse weather condition (low ceiling) and submerged object were related factors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI98LA016
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 08:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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