# NTSB ANC82DA093: Piper PA-20, N1510A, Near Mcgrath, AK, September 2, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: September 2, 1982, 15:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Near Mcgrath, AK
- Coordinates: 63.610813, -154.779006 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=63.6108&lon=-154.7790&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 2, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71895
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC82DA093
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71895/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA093

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, maneuvering
  - fluid,fuel - starvation (contributing factor)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - checklist - not used, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - fuel tank selector position - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - low pass - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - emergency procedure - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, THE PILOT SERVICED THE AIRCRAFT WITH FUEL AND VERIFIED THE RIGHT WING TANK WAS FULL. THE PILOT DID NOT SWITCH THE FUEL SELECTOR FROM THE LEFT FUEL TANK PRIOR TO DEPARTING. DURING A LOW PASS OVER A WOODED AREA, THE ENGINE QUIT. DUE TO THE LOW ALTITUDE, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST PROCEDURES AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED IN THE TREES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1510A](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1510A-2001-12-19), registration cancelled 2001-12-19, S/N 20-698, built 1951 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-20
- Registry model: [Piper PA-20](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20) (registry code 7102002) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 20-698
- Airframe hours: 1400
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: David Baker
- Registered owner: David Baker
- Departed: MCG, MCGRATH, AK
- Destination: MCG, MCGRATH, AK

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 44; private; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 530 total, 462 in this make and model, 487 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 2,500 ft broken
- Temperature: 41 °F

## Other investigations on N1510A (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MKC67D0347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0347), Dec 8, 1966: Piper PA-20 (N1510A), Philip, SD, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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