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August 20, 1984 · Piper PA-18-150 · N4052Z
Chandalar, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chandalar, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N4052Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC84LA142
DURING FLT AT ABOUT 4500 FT MSL, THE ENG BEGAN A SEVERE KNOCKING, THEN A CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE ENG & OIL COMPLETELY COVERED THE WINDSHIELD. THE PLT TRIED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING BESIDE THE CHANDALAR RIVER. HOWEVER, THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN THE RIVER IN ABOUT 4 FT OF WATER. REPORTEDLY, A CYLINDER BOLT HAD FAILED.
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DURING FLT AT ABOUT 4500 FT MSL, THE ENG BEGAN A SEVERE KNOCKING, THEN A CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE ENG & OIL COMPLETELY COVERED THE WINDSHIELD. THE PLT TRIED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING BESIDE THE CHANDALAR RIVER. HOWEVER, THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN THE RIVER IN ABOUT 4 FT OF WATER. REPORTEDLY, A CYLINDER BOLT HAD FAILED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:23 AKDT
Nearest Airport20nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN4052Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 30 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time09:23