N8678D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-6282

Summary

On December 20, 1991, a Piper PA-18 (N8678D) was involved in an incident near Kenai, AK. 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: ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8678D.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 20, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC92LA021
Location
KENAI, AK
Event ID
20001212X18535
Coordinates
60.280895, -151.259353
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6282
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILLIAMS AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
12500 SUMMER DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-2666
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# ANC92LA021