N202TPIPER PA-18 1989-08-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-2316

Summary

On August 22, 1989, a Piper PA-18 (N202T) was involved in an incident near Mcgrath, 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: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING, AND DECISIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA148. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N202T.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 22, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA148
Location
MCGRATH, AK
Event ID
20001213X29009
Coordinates
63.609302, -154.780532
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING, AND DECISIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2316
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
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
MURRAY JAMES A
Address
PO BOX 877272
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-7272
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# ANC89LA148