N109T — 1952 Piper PA-18-150

Aircraft record

Serial number

18-2223

Manufacturer

Piper

Model

PA-18-150

Year

1952

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Lycoming 0-290 Series

Registration

Active

Registered to

Werba Bruce J — Holy Cross, AK

View the FAA registry record for N109T →

Accident & incident history

1. ANC23FA074Sep 13, 2023St. Mary's, AKFatal · 1 fatal

   The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum certificated gross weight, and his installation of an unapproved external load that degraded takeoff performance and flight characteristics resulting in a loss of airplane control during takeoff into an area of mechanical turbulence and downdrafts.

2. GAA17CA565Sep 26, 2017Holy Cross, AKNo injuries

   The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1952 Piper PA-18-150).

1. Feb 12, 1975registered — Werba Bruce J

Frequently asked

Has N109T been in an accident?

Yes. N109T appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2023.

What kind of aircraft is N109T?

N109T is a 1952 Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-2223.

Who is N109T registered to?

N109T is registered to Werba Bruce J of Holy Cross, AK. Registration status: active.

Has N109T been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N109T (ANC23FA074) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.