# NTSB SEA90LA076: Piper PA-18-125, N1011A, Rogerson, ID, May 7, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 7, 1990, 08:30 local (14:30 UTC)
- Place: Rogerson, ID
- Coordinates: 42.230197, -115.010391 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.2302&lon=-115.0104&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 20, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 41192
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA90LA076
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/41192/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA076

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT BELOW SAFE ALTITUDES WHILE ENGAGED IN LOW-ALTITUDE 'BUZZING' ACTIVITIES.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - buzzing - intentional, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - vehicle
  - proper altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering
  - terrain condition - water

## Analysis

THE ACFT CRASHED IN A RESERVOIR AFTER STRIKING A TENT & A VEHICLE DURING THE 2ND OF 2 LOW PASSES OVER THE CAMPSITE OF THE PASSENGER'S PARENTS.  THE PASSENGER DROWNED AS THE ACFT SANK WNEN HIS COVERALLS COULD NOT BE CUT FREE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1011A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1011A), registered now, S/N 18-582, built 1950 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18-125
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18-125](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-125) (registry code 7101812) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18-582
- Airframe hours: 4881
- Engines: LYCOMING O-290-D 125 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Michael A. Bruentto
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 25, 1989, 16 hours before
- Departed: NVO4, DEETH, NV
- Destination: SUN, KETCHUM, ID

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 50; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 942 total, 799 in this make and model, 852 as pilot in command, 5 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 250° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 36 °F, dew point 21 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: TWF, 29 nm away

## 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 19900507014849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900507014849A), May 7, 1990: Piper PA18125, Rogerson, ID, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Wing struck a tent and a pickup in camp area. Aircraft flipped into lake and sank.

## Other investigations on N1011A (1)

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 MKC66F0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0104), Jun 8, 1965: Piper PA-18 (N1011A), Tulare, SD, destroyed

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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