PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL
Gakona, AK — May 10, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA040 |
| Event ID | 20210517103094 |
| Location | Gakona, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.28869, -145.29136 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-105 SPECIAL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.