N9128D

Substantial
None

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

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