N1988P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-4223

Summary

On March 31, 1991, a Piper PA-18-150 (N1988P) was involved in an incident near Alexander Creek, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING FROM FUEL SCREEN CONTAMINATION . A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1988P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 31, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA049
Location
ALEXANDER CREEK, AK
Event ID
20001212X16536
Coordinates
55.919601, -159.490921
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING FROM FUEL SCREEN CONTAMINATION . A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-4223
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
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
MUSCHANY CHARLES M
Address
4870 RETRIEVER CIR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502
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# ANC91LA049