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March 19, 1993 · Piper PA-12-150 · N4182M
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12-150
Tail Number
N4182M
Operator
Greer Guy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC93LA047
THE PILOT STATED HE HAD APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 10 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD AND WHILE HE WAS CROSSING THE KNIK ARM THE ENGINE SPUTTERED ONCE AND THEN STOPPED PRODUCING POWER. HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITH NO SUCCESS AND WAS FORCED TO LAND IN THE WATERS OF KNIK ARM. THE AIRPLANE SANK AND WAS NOT RECOVERED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTOR WAS THE DEEP WATER FORCED LANDING AREA.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED HE HAD APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 10 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD AND WHILE HE WAS CROSSING THE KNIK ARM THE ENGINE SPUTTERED ONCE AND THEN STOPPED PRODUCING POWER. HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITH NO SUCCESS AND WAS FORCED TO LAND IN THE WATERS OF KNIK ARM. THE AIRPLANE SANK AND WAS NOT RECOVERED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12-150
Tail NumberN4182M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorGreer Guy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind140° @ 12 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:31
Weather SourceWFAC