N6592L

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7409109

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