N8677C

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-2822

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 4, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89FA056
Location
CHUGIAK, AK
Event ID
20001213X28010
Coordinates
61.410190, -149.169906
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

CARBURETOR ICE DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF POWERPLANT CONTROLS; AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING (TURNING LEFT), WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY, AND CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2822
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHNEIDER RICHARD J
Address
PO BOX 870152
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-0152
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# ANC89FA056