N1148A

Substantial
None

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

Summary

On September 15, 1992, a Piper PA-18-150 (N1148A) was involved in an incident near Totatlanika Rvr, 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 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1148A.

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