N3877PPIPER PA-18A-150 1992-02-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18A-150 S/N: 18-4703

Summary

On February 13, 1992, a Piper PA-18A-150 (N3877P) was involved in an accident near Anchorage, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF THE AIRPLANE; THEREBY EXHAUSTING THE FUEL SUPPLY PREMATURELY. FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA035. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3877P.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 13, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA035
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Event ID
20001211X14058
Coordinates
61.160266, -149.990936
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF THE AIRPLANE; THEREBY EXHAUSTING THE FUEL SUPPLY PREMATURELY. FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-4703
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
PA-18A-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BRANSON DERRICK
Address
PO BOX 3404
City
SEWARD
State / Zip Code
AK 99664-3404
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# ANC92LA035