# NTSB Accident ANC92FA005
> **PIPER PA-18** · 1991-10-16 · MONTAGUE ISLAND, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC92FA005
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18220
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-10-16
- **Location:** MONTAGUE ISLAND, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.789379, -145.609329
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N3850Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE CRANKSHAFT FAILURE.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE DURING THE LAST ENGINE OVERHAUL.

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