N3850Z

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7608

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 16, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC92FA005
Location
MONTAGUE ISLAND, AK
Event ID
20001212X18220
Coordinates
60.789379, -145.609329
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE CRANKSHAFT FAILURE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE DURING THE LAST ENGINE OVERHAUL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3850Z
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7608
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MONNETT CHARLES W
Address
PO BOX 1846
Status
Deregistered
City
CORDOVA
State / Zip Code
AK 99574
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# ANC92FA005