NONE · Piper J-3 · 2004-10-14 · North Pole, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC05LA006
Event ID
20041021X01671
Type
Accident
Date
2004-10-14
Location
North Pole, AK, USA
Coordinates
64.833335, -147.449996
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
J-3
Registration
N92469
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees during the ensuing emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are a contaminated fuel system, a missing fuel screen, and a clogged fuel gascolator.