N5417H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-19 S/N: 19-3

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 19, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89FA143
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Event ID
20001213X28995
Coordinates
61.190479, -149.940200
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

OPERATION WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY IN THE AIRCRAFT AND WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING AND TREE(S).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
19-3
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1949
Model / ICAO
PA-19 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-19

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CTC LLC
Address
333 LANGNES CT
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-3367
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# ANC89FA143