N5489H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIALS/N: 18-80

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 10, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA040
Location
Gakona, AK
Event ID
20210517103094
Coordinates
62.288694, -145.291360
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 decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-80
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-18-105 SPECIALPA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-105 SPECIAL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCMAHAN CHARLES B
Address
PO BOX 110
City
GAKONA
State / Zip Code
AK 99586-0110
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# ANC21LA040