N3692Z

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-7427

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 13, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA177
Location
NORTH POLE, AK
Event ID
20001211X15575
Coordinates
64.770202, -147.330261
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT TAKEOFF WITHOUT REMOVING SNOW FROM AIRCRAFT SURFACES. FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SNOW CONTAMINATED WING AND OTHER FLIGHT SURFACES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7427
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

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# ANC92LA177