N1841A

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-1735

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 2, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA245
Location
FELTON, MN
Event ID
20001211X12836
Coordinates
47.069282, -96.500152
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A CRACKED CARBURETOR FLOAT, FUEL STARVATION, AND THE FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ANNUAL INSPECTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-1735
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
21801 BUSHLAND RD
City
CANYON
State / Zip Code
TX 79015-7838
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93LA245