N7509KPIPER PA-18-150 1992-08-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18 228

Summary

On August 19, 1992, a Piper PA-18-150 (N7509K) was involved in an incident near Port Alsworth, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION ASSOCIATED WITH FUEL CONTAMINATION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT. THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA137. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7509K.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 19, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA137
Location
PORT ALSWORTH, AK
Event ID
20001211X15296
Coordinates
60.199378, -154.279785
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION ASSOCIATED WITH FUEL CONTAMINATION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT. THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18 228
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA137