SERS · Piper PA-18-150 · 2004-04-19 · Berkley, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC04LA109
Event ID
20040430X00537
Type
Accident
Date
2004-04-19
Location
Berkley, MA, USA
Coordinates
41.83889, -71.02639
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N9862D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while landing. Factors related to the accident were the lack runway displaced threshold markings, the trees located at the end of the runway, and the gusting wind conditions.