N83367

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7609100

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 21, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA049
Location
SHAGELUK, AK
Event ID
20001211X14196
Coordinates
62.639495, -159.530258
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR SKI BEING PARTIALLY DISCONNECTED AT THE TIME OF THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, AND THE SNOW COVERED LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7609100
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PETERSON LELAND C CO TRUSTEE
Address
850 BREAKWATER CIR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-3632
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# ANC92LA049