Aviation accident ANC98LA033

Name: aviation accident: Piper J5-C near VALDEZ (1998-03-30)
Start: 1998-03-30
Location: VALDEZ, AK, USA

NONE · Piper J5-C · 1998-03-30 · VALDEZ, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC98LA033
Event ID: 20001211X09624
Type: Accident
Date: 1998-03-30
Location: VALDEZ, AK, USA
Coordinates: 61.149745, -146.809997

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: J5-C
Registration: N4769C
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The owner/pilot mechanic's improper overhaul of the engine, and lack of proper lubricating cylinder grease. A factor in the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown