A loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the stall.
N4319Z
1967 PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
4 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
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Transponder & Tracking
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NTSB Accident & Incident Record
May 22, 2004
Accident
Substantial Cold Bay, AK
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB ANC04FA056
May 5, 1998
Accident
Substantial TALKEETNA, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the inadvertent activation of the parking brake.
NTSB ANC98LA044
May 17, 1996
Accident
Substantial COLD BAY, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the pilot's excessive taxi speed. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane, and the entanglement of the left main landing gear brake and axle with wire.
NTSB ANC96LA073
Jun 8, 1991
Accident
Substantial WASILLA, AK
Injuries1 serious, 2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE COLLISION WITH THE WIRES.
NTSB ANC91FA067