N679RKPIPER PA-18 1989-08-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-5024

Summary

On August 04, 1989, a Piper PA-18 (N679RK) was involved in an incident near Canyon 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 PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION CONCERNING FUEL MANAGEMENT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: PROBABLE WATER IN THE FUEL, INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR AN ENGINE RESTART, AND THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA132. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N679RK.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 4, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA132
Location
CANYON CREEK, AK
Event ID
20001213X28997
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION CONCERNING FUEL MANAGEMENT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: PROBABLE WATER IN THE FUEL, INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR AN ENGINE RESTART, AND THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-5024
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RWR AIR INC
Address
PO BOX 539
City
TOK
State / Zip Code
AK 99780-0539
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# ANC89LA132