# NTSB MKC76AK018: Piper PA-18, N177T, Atkinson, KS, September 1, 1975

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Closed
- Date: September 1, 1975
- Place: Atkinson, KS · ATKINSON, KS
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report October 31, 1975
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 151500
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC76AK018
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK018

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-3603   75/9/1    ATKINSON,KS         PIPER PA-18         CR-  1  0  0  NONCOMMERCIAL             STUDENT, AGE 44, 800
        TIME - 0120                    N177T               PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, UNK/NR IN
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            TYPE, NOT INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          ATKINSON,KS                 LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
           STALL: SPIN                                              IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGMENT
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
        REMARKS- BLOOD ALCOHOL LVL .284 PCT.PLT DISCUSSED FUEL QUANTITY BFR TKOF DTMND L TANK NEAR EMPTY,SELECT L.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N177T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N177T-2017-06-21), registration cancelled 2017-06-21, S/N 18-2291, built 1953 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18 105](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-105) (registry code 7101809) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19750901031549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750901031549A), Sep 1, 1975: Piper PA18105, Atkinson, NE, Destroyed. Blood alcohol lvl .284 pct. Plt discussed fuel quantity bfr tkof dtmnd l tank near empty,select l.

## Other investigations on N177T (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 MIA69D0260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0260), Nov 2, 1968: Piper PA-18 (N177T), Punta Gorda, FL, 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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