N9496DPIPER PA-18A-150 1989-09-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-18A-150 S/N: 18-6748

Summary

On September 12, 1989, a Piper PA-18A-150 (N9496D) was involved in an accident near Winston, NM. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: DETERIORATED CARBURETOR FLOAT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA214. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9496D.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 12, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA214
Location
WINSTON, NM
Event ID
20001213X29352
Coordinates
33.380393, -107.739936
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

DETERIORATED CARBURETOR FLOAT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6748
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-18A-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CAVU CLEARING LLC
Address
C/O KEITH FITZGERALD
120 FOLLETT RD
City
CENTER HARBOR
State / Zip Code
NH 03226-3332
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# DEN89LA214