N6592LPIPER PA-18 1992-08-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7409109

Summary

On August 10, 1992, a Piper PA-18 (N6592L) was involved in an incident near Bettles, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE WHILE OPERATING IN THE MOUNTAINS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA136. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6592L.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 10, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA136
Location
BETTLES, AK
Event ID
20001211X15295
Coordinates
67.239578, -152.270919
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE WHILE OPERATING IN THE MOUNTAINS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7409109
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
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
PRUSZENSKI STANLEY F
Address
7200 CROOKED TREE DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99507-7000
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# ANC92LA136