Cessna 180 accident near Port Alsworth, Alaska, July 5, 1989
On July 5, 1989, a Cessna 180, registered N1512C, was substantially damaged in an accident near Port Alsworth, Alaska (Port Alsworth airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
A BLOCKED FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE FUEL SELECTOR AND THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED FUEL STARVATION.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 5, 1989
- Place
- Port Alsworth, Alaska · Port Alsworth
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 180 · all 180s on the register
- Registration
- N1512C · registry record · serial 30212
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land; single-engine sea; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 15,000 hours in all; 2,000 in this make and model; 400 in the last 90 days; 150 in the last 30 days; 15,000 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,088 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, June 30, 1989; 5 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,850 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470-R (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: AKN King Salmon AK at 6:00 pm
- Destination: PAQ Palmer AK
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 23, 3,000 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 270° at 5 knots, gusting 16
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 64°F (18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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