ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376417
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Thursday 22 August 1985 |
| Time: | 21:50 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N83545 |
| MSN: | 187709072 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 800 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Yuki River, AK -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING A NORMAL CRUISE THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A EMERGENCY LANDING ON THE YUKI RIVER. DURING THE EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS NOTED. WATER WAS LOCATED IN BOTH THE FUEL TANKS AND FUEL LINES.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB ANC85LA160
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 15:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation