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N2791P accident description

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Crash location 60.940000°N, 149.150000°W
Nearest city Girdwood, AK
60.942500°N, 149.166389°W
0.6 miles away
Tail number N2791P
Accident date 21 Dec 2015
Aircraft type Piper Pa 18A
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

According to the pilot, the airplane departed the runway and climbed to 3000 feet above ground level. She reported that while maneuvering, the airplane lost engine power. After several attempts to restart the engine, the pilot made a forced landing on a highway bridge. She reported that during the landing roll, the airplane's right wing struck a sign that was affixed to the bridge.

According to the pilot, at the time of the accident, there were twenty gallons of fuel on board the airplane. She reported that the airframe and power plant mechanic removed approximately two cups of water from the fuel tanks after the accident in preparation for the airplane's recovery. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar and aileron.

NTSB Probable Cause

Fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, a forced landing on a highway, and subsequent right wing impact with highway signage.

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