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December 19, 1991 · Piper PA-18-150 · N4500W
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 19, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N4500W
Operator
Dept of the Interior
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92T#A12
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 AKST
Nearest AirportLake Hood Strip (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length10496 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN4500W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDept of the Interior
Engines1
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0