N1148A

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-742

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 15, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA171
Location
TOTATLANIKA RVR, AK
Event ID
20001211X15569
Coordinates
64.469757, -148.570541
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION IN EVALUATING AND SELECTING UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE LANDING AREA. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: SNOW COVERED TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-742
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TYRRELL LUKE L
Address
PO BOX 61228
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99706-1228
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# ANC92LA171