# NTSB MKC69D0203: Piper PA-14, N5188H, Pelican Rpds, MN, July 23, 1968

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: July 23, 1968
- Place: Pelican Rpds, MN · PELICAN RPDS, MN
- Location: 46.5703° N, 96.0859° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Pelican Rapids, MN, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.5703&lon=-96.0859&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 5, 1968
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 108422
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC69D0203
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0203

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-3116  68/7/23    PELICAN RPDS,MINN   PIPER PA-14         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 50, 1300
        TIME - 1900                    N5188H              PX-  0  0  2  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 200 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WATER IN FUEL
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
        REMARKS- FLOAT EQUIPPED. ACFT SERVICED FROM FUEL IN BARRELS.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5188H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5188H), registered now, S/N 14-506, built 1949 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-14
- Registry model: [Piper PA-14](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-14) (registry code 7101402) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## Other investigations on N5188H (3)

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 ANC26LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA006), Nov 8, 2025: Piper PA-14 (N5188H), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ANC88DAG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88DAG03), Apr 5, 1988: Piper PA-14 (N5188H), Glennallen, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA167), Aug 31, 1985: Piper PA-14 (N5188H), Cape Yakataga, AK, 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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