N8420DPIPER PA-22 1992-09-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 22-5675

Summary

On September 04, 1992, a Piper PA-22 (N8420D) was involved in an incident near Port Alsworth, AK. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE IMPROPER MANEUVER THAT UNPORTED THE LOW FUEL TANK. THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE SITE OF FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA156. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8420D.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 4, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA156
Location
PORT ALSWORTH, AK
Event ID
20001211X15558
Coordinates
60.199016, -154.280166
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER MANEUVER THAT UNPORTED THE LOW FUEL TANK. THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE SITE OF FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-5675
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-22 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-160

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALSWORTH GLEN R SR
Address
THE FARM BOX 1
City
PORT ALSWORTH
State / Zip Code
AK 99653
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# ANC92LA156