The following is an excerpt from official NTSB summaries of general aviation accidents in the United States.
On the Record: Piper PA-18-150
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-18-150 crashed into the water during a personal cross-country flight in Chuglak, Alaska, resulting in two fatal injuries (pilot and sole passenger).
- The pilot issued a distress call after the crash, reporting being in the water too far from shore to swim, but both occupants' bodies were not recovered from the submerged aircraft.
- Post-accident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- The probable cause of the accident was an undetermined loss of engine power, as no mechanical failures or issues were identified during the investigation, despite weather conditions being conducive to carburetor icing.
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