# NTSB MKC75AK028: Piper PA-18A, N9884D, Newell, SD, November 25, 1974

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Closed
- Date: November 25, 1974
- Place: Newell, SD · NEWELL, SD
- Location: 44.7175° N, 103.4183° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Newell, SD, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.7175&lon=-103.4183&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report December 17, 1974
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 144490
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC75AK028
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK028

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-3941  74/11/25   NEWELL,S DAK        PIPER PA-18A        CR-  1  0  0  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 27, 600
        TIME - 1400                    N9884D              PX-  0  1  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, UNK/NR IN
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            TYPE, NOT INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          NEWELL,S DAK                LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           STALL: SPIN                                              IN FLIGHT: OTHER
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS
           PILOT IN COMMAND - DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT
        REMARKS- CHASING FOX,PLT MADE A QUICK TURN TO GO BACK.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9884D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9884D), registered now, S/N 18-6905 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18A
- 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
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed

## 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 19741125039499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741125039499A), Nov 25, 1974: Piper PA18150, Newell, SD, Destroyed. Chasing fox,plt made a quick turn to go back.

## Other investigations on N9884D (2)

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.

- [NTSB GAA18CA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA494), Aug 12, 2018: Piper PA18 (N9884D), Gilliam Glacier, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to take off in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MKC67D0345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0345), Dec 4, 1966: Piper PA-18 (N9884D), Kadoka, SD, substantial damage

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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