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December 21, 2015 · Piper PA 18A 105SPECIAL · N2791P
Girdwood, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 21, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Girdwood, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA 18A 105SPECIAL (1955)
Tail Number
N2791P
Operator
Okonek Kellie L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA102
According to the pilot, the airplane departed the runway and climbed to 3000 feet above ground level. She reported that while maneuvering, the airplane lost engine power. After several attempts to restart the engine, the pilot made a forced landing on a highway bridge. She reported that during the landing roll, the airplane's right wing struck a sign that was affixed to the bridge. According to the pilot, at the time of the accident, there were twenty gallons of fuel on board the airplane. She reported that the airframe and power plant mechanic removed approximately two cups of water from the fuel tanks after the accident in preparation for the airplane's recovery. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar and aileron.
NTSB Probable Cause
Fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, a forced landing on a highway, and subsequent right wing impact with highway signage.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the airplane departed the runway and climbed to 3000 feet above ground level. She reported that while maneuvering, the airplane lost engine power. After several attempts to restart the engine, the pilot made a forced landing on a highway bridge. She reported that during the landing roll, the airplane's right wing struck a sign that was affixed to the bridge. According to the pilot, at the time of the accident, there were twenty gallons of fuel on board the airplane. She reported that the airframe and power plant mechanic removed approximately two cups of water from the fuel tanks after the accident in preparation for the airplane's recovery. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar and aileron.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AKST
Nearest AirportGIRDWOOD (1738nm WNW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18A 105SPECIAL
Tail NumberN2791P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOkonek Kellie L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 10 C
Altimeter29.17 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC