SERS · PIPER PA-18-150 · 1994-09-17 · WASILLA, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC94LA140
Event ID
20001206X02169
Type
Accident
Date
1994-09-17
Location
WASILLA, AK, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N9359D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SIPHONING OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL CAP.