Accident · 2010-12-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-12-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18-150 (N40283)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- MARK A. KEECH Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- MARK A. KEECH
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water/ice in the fuel system.
Source: NTSB case ANC11CA005Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 37 | Class 2 (2010-09-09) | 6,300 total · 2,000 in this make/model · 6,300 as PIC · 50 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.