MINR · PIPER PA-12 · 2011-05-17 · Wasilla, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC11CA033
Event ID
20110518X11314
Type
Accident
Date
2011-05-17
Location
Wasilla, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.625831, -149.337493
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Registration
N7690H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in a departure with the fuel selector in the "off" position, a subsequent loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency landing.