1 fatal · Piper PA-18-150 · 2001-06-26 · King Salmon, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC01GA075
Event ID
20010708X01327
Type
Accident
Date
2001-06-26
Location
King Salmon, AK, USA
Coordinates
60, -156.71556
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N7050
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of the incorrect fuel tank, subsequent fuel starvation, and inadvertent stall during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate transition training, and insufficient training standards of the operator/management.