# NTSB CHI84LA074: Piper PA-18-150, N82667, Sauk Rapids, MN, January 2, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 2, 1984, 15:00 local (21:00 UTC)
- Place: Sauk Rapids, MN
- Coordinates: 45.590103, -94.159828 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.5901&lon=-94.1598&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 12516
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI84LA074
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/12516/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA074

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - snow covered (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - hidden obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
- Gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear,ski assembly - failure,partial (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE LANDING ON A SNOW COVERED FIELD ONE OF THE LANDING SKIS BROKE WHEN IT STRUCK A DIRT MOUND BELOW THE SNOW. THE ACFT CARTWHEELED AND FLIPPED OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N82667](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82667), registered now, S/N 18-7909028, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18-150
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-150) (registry code 7101828) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18-7909028
- Airframe hours: 661
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2AB 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Glenn R. Hulslander
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, March 24, 1983
- Departed: MILACA, MN

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 55; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 1,746 total, 760 in this make and model, 1,746 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19840102001209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840102001209A), Jan 2, 1984: Piper PA18150, Sauk Rapids, MN, Substantial damage. A ski struck a dirt mound hidden under the snow while landing on a snow covered field. Aircraft cartwheeled.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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