N9073DPIPER PA-18A 1502021-03-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18A 150S/N: 18-6439

Summary

On March 13, 2021, a Piper PA-18A 150 (N9073D) was involved in an incident near Kasilof, 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 mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss on engine power due to fuel starvation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9073D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 13, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA024
Location
Kasilof, AK
Event ID
20210316102760
Coordinates
60.120000, -150.430000
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 mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss on engine power due to fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6439
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-18A 150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JOHNSON JOSEPH S
Address
15012 E LAKE RIDGE DR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-9212
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# ANC21LA024