N3877P

Substantial
Minor

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

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