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July 9, 1990 · Piper PA-18-150 · N8519Y
Canning River, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Canning River, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N8519Y
Operator
Steven H Porter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA115
THE PILOT STATED THE ENGINE QUIT WHILE FLYING INTO A CANYON AT ABOUT 600 FT AGL. AFTER SWITCHING TO ANOTHER TANK, IT RESTARTED, BUT THE DESCENT COULD NOT BE ARRESTED BEFORE CRASHING INTO THE TREES. THE PILOT THOUGHT THE ENGINE QUIT FROM CONTAMINATION IN THE TANK, WHICH WAS AT A VERY LOW LEVEL. THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTROYED BY POST-IMPACT FIRE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO LAND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THE ENGINE QUIT WHILE FLYING INTO A CANYON AT ABOUT 600 FT AGL. AFTER SWITCHING TO ANOTHER TANK, IT RESTARTED, BUT THE DESCENT COULD NOT BE ARRESTED BEFORE CRASHING INTO THE TREES. THE PILOT THOUGHT THE ENGINE QUIT FROM CONTAMINATION IN THE TANK, WHICH WAS AT A VERY LOW LEVEL. THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTROYED BY POST-IMPACT FIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN8519Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteven H Porter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility60 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO