# NTSB Accident NYC02LA181
> **Piper PA-18** · 2002-09-03 · Belmar, NJ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02LA181
- **Event ID:** 20020916X01610
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-03
- **Location:** Belmar, NJ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.163055, -74.081108
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N5428H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper use of an fuel additive which resulted in a power loss.  A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.

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