19881026058749I

Incident · Minor damage

FAA incident report · Piper PA-22-150 · Skwentna, AK · October 26, 1988

Date: October 26, 1988 · 14:45 local
Place: Skwentna, AK
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Minor damage
Aircraft: N4520A
Reported as: Piper PA22150
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 622 total20 in this make and model3 in the last 90 days

N4520ARegistered now · Piper PA-22-150S/N 22-3827 · Built 1957 Airframe modelPiper PA-22-150 Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

VHF and navigation problems. Seeking VFR conditions. Engine failed from fuel exhaustion. Landed on gravel bar.

As the FAA filed it

VHF AND NAVIGATION PROBLEMS. SEEKING VFR CONDITIONS. ENGINE FAILED FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION. LANDED ON GRAVEL BAR.

Other reports on N4520A · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19970715018369ATakeoff Ground Roll · Fairbanks, AKObject ran in front PA22 on takeoff lost control avoiding same. Ground looped. Nosed over. Object unknown.Jul 15, 1997 · Substantial damage Incident 19890711046889ILevel Off Touchdown · Palmer, AKTail wheel hit runway first on landing. Bounced and veered left. Both gears collapsed and propeller was bent.Jul 11, 1989