N226T

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-2340

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 18, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA174
Location
NEW STUYAHOK, AK
Event ID
20001211X15572
Coordinates
59.490997, -157.290512
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION BY WATER AND POOR PREFLIGHT INSPECTION AND PREPARATION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN EMERGENCY FLOAT PLANE LANDING WAS A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2340
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18 105

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCALLISTER HUNTER
Address
5966 DARK HOLLOW RD
City
MEDFORD
State / Zip Code
OR 97501-9628
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# ANC92LA174