N679RK

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-5024

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