N9496D

Destroyed
Serious

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

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