NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N4170R and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ANC97LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBethel, AKthe pilot's improper selection of a fuel tank that did not contain fuel, which resulted in subsequent fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the inability to reach suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC96LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTuntutuliak, AKThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N4170R and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19970824023329ADescent · Bethel, AKLost power on climbout. Tried return but landed short. Had departed fuel sector on empty tip tank. Mains full.Accident 19960803021049AGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Tuntutuliak, AKStruck a cargo handler while taxiing from ramp. Was looking left in left turn. Failed to look both ways.
Service difficulty reports · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
SDR 96ZZZX3199Piston · rings wornLOWER SPARK PLUG FOWLED WITH OIL. REMOVED CYLINDER ASSY AND FOUND UPPER FACE OF RINGS KNIFE EDGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CYLINDER ASSY.SDR 96ZZZX3342Helicoil · came looseSPARK PLUG UPPER HELICOIL CAME LOOSE WITH SPARK PLUG. REMOVED CYLINDER ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED CYLINDER ASSY.