N9128DPIPER PA-18-150 1992-11-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-6509

Summary

On November 07, 1992, a Piper PA-18-150 (N9128D) was involved in an incident near Columbia, SC. 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 LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHICH RESULTED FROM FUEL STARVATION WHEN THE CARBURETOR FLOAT VALVE STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT FIELD .

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL93LA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9128D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 7, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93LA022
Location
COLUMBIA, SC
Event ID
20001211X15985
Coordinates
34.090206, -80.919273
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHICH RESULTED FROM FUEL STARVATION WHEN THE CARBURETOR FLOAT VALVE STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT FIELD .

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6509
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
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)

Name
PITTS CABOT JOHN
Address
1240 W TAMMY CIR
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-7121
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# ATL93LA022